Production Manager

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.

We're a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. 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 well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Manager leads all activities associated with the manufacturing/production department for the facility. 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 Manager will be developing a team consisting of hourly associates and salaried team members.

• Ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure team compliance with Food Safety and Quality standards.
• Optimize operational efficiencies to support the production, warehouse, and shipping of products.
• 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, Raw materials and
• Finished goods 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 and development 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, assuring best optimal production plan is scheduled
• 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
• Develop and sustain processes to drive continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies and cost savings initiatives.
• Lead the organization in the development of natural work teams.
• Administer training and compliance of company 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
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment 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 $106,400 - $178,100.
• 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