Production Manager Jobs

Overview

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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 Manufacturing Manager leads all activities associated with the manufacturing/production department for the Hayward, California beverage plant. This individual will lead a team of 5 Supervisor and 65 hourly team members at the 3 Production Line Plant. 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.

Responsibilities

• You are able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• Flex production plans on a shift by shift basis to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies
• Deliver effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact
• Administer policies and procedures
• Maintain product quality and sanitation standards
• Ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts and procedures
• You will have a regular presence on the plant floor
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
• Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize scrap loss
• Manager role may require off-shift and weekend work and some travel (less than 5%)
• Lead and motivate the operations team in a manner consistent with the site Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles
• 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
• Coach teams to demonstrate continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies and cost savings initiatives
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Optimize operational efficiencies to support the production, warehouse, and shipping of products
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
• Some work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Lead the organization in the development of natural work teams.
• 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

Compensation & Benefits:

• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
• Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
• 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
• The expected compensation range for this position is between $91,100 - $152,450 based on a full time schedule.
• 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

• Proven ability to thrive in a results-oriented, meaningful environment
• Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred. Preferably food/beverage experience
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making
• Preferred Experience developing hourly and supervisory staff
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• 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.
• Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage and get results through mentoring others
• Proven ability to coach, facilitate, and inspire team building skills
• You should possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in TPM or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, leadership, and statistics/logical problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.