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Overview We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, who “Dare To Level Up” the Status Quo. We are the ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We spread across 200 countries and territories and are united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, FritoLay, Quaker, and Gatorade. We WIN with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety…all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing as individuals and in teams to strengthen the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: What makes you unique makes us better! The Manufacturing & Production Manager leads all activities associated with the manufacturing/production department for the facility and will champion the RTT (Run-To-Target) manufacturing strategy for the site. She or he is responsible for people and team development, motivating the team and ensuring quality performance. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for an entire business unit across all shifts. The Manufacturing & Production Manager will be developing a team consisting of hourly associates and salaried team members. Responsibilities Ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Maintain product quality and sanitation standards. Leverage DMAIC and RTT (Run-To-Target) approach to lead productivity projects and accelerate manufacturing efficiency. Provide productivity project coaching (Green Belts, Kaizen Leaders, Process Improvement Leads, FI Pillar Leads) to help accelerate productivity initiatives Maintain tracking of Productivity initiatives and strategic efficiency improvement plans via the RTT system. Provide senior leadership with the results and recommendations on corrective action Lead/facilitate project identification (LSS and Non-LSS) to develop productivity pipeline and projects for overall performance improvement Ensure projects are integrated with other business activities, improvement projects, and business strategy Ability to work across other functions and business units identifies opportunities to stretch across functions and seek best practices to drive productivity. Identify and oversee operational improvements necessary to deliver the site annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed, and resources are properly allocated. Track operational output measures (i.e. efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals Deliver effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues Motivate team members to achieve plan goals Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel Flex production plans on a shift-by-shift basis to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies. Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize scrap loss. Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts and procedures. Lead and motivate the operations team in a manner consistent with the site Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles Lead the organization in the development of natural work teams. Administer policies and procedures Regular and predictable attendance at the work site You will have a regular presence on the plant floor You are able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally Manager role may require off-shift and weekend work and some travel (less than 5%) Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $185,250. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred. Preferably food/beverage experience Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project. RTT or TPM implementation experience strongly preferred. You should possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in RTT, TPM, or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, leadership, and statistics/logical problem solving. Proven working knowledge of the following business enterprises: HSE/quality regulatory compliance, processing/packaging/warehouse operations, maintenance and engineering, ingredient and package material procurement, production planning & deployment, sales and marketing, research and development, and excellent communication, facilitation and influence skills. Preferred Experience developing hourly and supervisory staff Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications Ability to give and receive constructive feedback Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making Proven ability to thrive in a results-oriented, meaningful environment Strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage and get results through mentoring others Proven ability to coach, facilitate, and inspire team building skills This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
