Manufacturing Plant Director - Relocation Offered

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The groundbreakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.

We are 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. 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 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.

The Plant Director role drives the success of PepsiCo through operational guidance of our plant strategy to meet customer needs and achieve standards. The Plant Director must lead the overall plant objectives. This individual must set production performance standards and align the organization to achieve standards. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for supply chain departments for a plant across all shifts. This individual is responsible for managing multiple shifts of the plant’s employees and developing a team of the front line, supervisor, and managing employees. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing, implementing and executing a best in class service to sales standard.

Responsibilities

Applies knowledge of processes, equipment and system capability to set challenging individual and facility standards
Develops Annual Operating Plan for the plant
Coaches supervisors and managers to achieve performance standards with regards to safety, line utilization and quality
Manages direct and indirect controllable costs to meet overall cost index target
Manages overall plant profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for production, maintenance, and quality control
Ensures compliance with all health & safety regulations
Oversees overall responsibility for food safety and adherence to quality compliance mandates
Tracks key performance indicators/costs, anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise the achievement of financial targets
Oversees the scheduling process for receiving and delivering raw materials and finished products promptly
Manages the inventory process, ensuring optimal levels of full goods are maintained to fulfill daily sales needs
Oversees and assures facility equipment reliability to minimize downtime
Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for both management and front-line hourly personnel
Develops team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
Delivers effective change leadership by driving business changes while minimizing people impact
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist the team to solve operational issues
Motivates team members to achieve plan goals
Champions Lean Six Sigma and TPM initiatives for the plant
Administer policies and procedures
Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite
This role requires a regular presence on the plant floor
This role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally
This role requires occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
This role may require off-shift and weekend work
This role may require some travel (less than 5%)
Compensation and Benefit Details:
The expected compensation range for this position is between $122,300 - $242,700 based on a full-time schedule.
Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 25% of annual salary paid out annually.
and an additional target payout of 10% of annual salary is paid out over 3 years following the end of the performance period.
Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
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 required; preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project
Minimum of ten years of prior work experience required; preferably most, if not all, in a high-speed manufacturing environment
Minimum of five years of prior work experience in a management position required
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role at a high-speed manufacturing facility highly preferred
Previous experience leading large teams required; preferably of both hourly and salaried employees
Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry preferred
Demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring skills
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 .
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