Job Description

We are PepsiCo. 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. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We're 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 Materials Handling Leader will support the sites Receiving operations in support of the operational needs of the site. This role will be required to maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements in these focus areas. The candidate selected for this role must be comfortable with a diverse job scope that works across all elements of the site’s operations (Safety, Quality, Production, Planning, Maintenance, Warehouse, Transportation)

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintain all quality standards of incoming materials and ensuring the effective management of all raw materials
• Ensures compliance to all site/company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety standards in all assigned areas
• Provides accurate inventory of materials in-house and within outside warehousing
• Manages variable labor costs
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
• Develops teams to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Delivers effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact
• Communicates and collaborates cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
• Motivates the team members to achieve plan goals
• Develops operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements.
• Develops processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes (check-in/out), and shipping.
• Develops and implements raw material operations system improvements by leading continuous improvement projects as assigned and by analyzing process workflow, staffing and space requirements.
• Troubleshoots all receiving and shipping complaints to find the cause, help resolve the issue, and prevent reoccurrence.
• Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite is required
• This role requires regular presence on the plant floor and must demonstrate a “lead from the front” attitude.
• Support other critical needs of the business as identified by plant leadership.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $135,100.
• 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 8% 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

• Must have at least 1 year of managerial experience.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results
• Must be willing to work occasional weekend support and flex scheduling as needed by the business
• Some travel (less than 5%) may be required
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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