Supply Chain Leader Designate

Overview
We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.
That's why 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 and improve processes...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.
Frito-Lay is PepsiCo's snack manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit. They have the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar foods and are specifically responsible for the growth of some of America's favorite snack foods, including Fritos®, Lay's®, Doritos®, Cheetos®, and Tostitos®.
The Accelerate Supply Chain Leader (SCL) program is designed as a leadership journey like no other. We are seeking innovative, strategic leaders who can drive a next generation supply chain with manufacturing, packaging and/or logistics experience. You will receive a customized on-boarding plan to assimilate and develop the necessary skillset in preparation for an accelerated career path as a PepsiCo Leader.
This world class onboarding program provides the tools to become a successful Supply Chain Leader (SCL). SCLs hold a key role in our organization and are responsible for leading our people to positively impact the overall department. SCLs lead our frontline in Maintenance, Receiving, Processing, Packaging, and Warehouse departments.
We want experienced leaders who can grow our pipeline for various positions and are committed to elevating the Frito Lay supply chain. 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. Responsibilities include achieving site performance for uptime, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, and building/grounds maintenance. This role will also coach team members to utilize the processes and facilitate problem solving on the floor.
Responsibilities

• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Achieve all productivity, quality, cost, delivery, safety & motivation Key Performance Indicators objectives
• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
• Establish clear performance and behavioral expectations for all employees
• Provide active and positive leadership in the effort to drive the cultural across the facility
• Evaluate business unit capabilities, skills, and resource alignment to ensure performance against objectives. Lead realignment and work redesign efforts as necessary to provide executional excellence
• Administer policies and procedures
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• This role may require off-shift and weekend work
• Maintain an effective performance management process reviewing all direct reports' progress against mid-year and annual plans and continually develop their effectiveness as leaders and technical practitioners, as well as providing opportunity for career development
• This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
• Provide a work environment which adheres to all compliance and regulatory guidelines
• Deliver effective change leadership, driving business changes while minimizing people impact
• Lead the identification and elimination of losses resulting in improvements in costs, inventory, time and quality
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
• Identify and coordinate improvements in the operations area necessary to meet the variance commitments for the plant and cost objectives. Ensure that cost gaps are identified, action plans developed, and adequate resources allocated to meet all financial objectives
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement that meets or exceeds division expectations
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues

Qualifications

• You love to win and get results with your team
• High levels of analytical and financial skills, ability to use data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities and accurately assess financial impacts
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field) or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations required
• Ability to interface effectively with plant personnel, outside contractors and different functional groups within the business units
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated leadership in safety & environmental compliance
• Strong innovative external focus with proven ability to affect sustainable change
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
• You are a motivator and coach - you are skilled in performance management and development
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project
• Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Strong influence management and communication skills, ability to gain organizational buy-in
• Must be very effective working in a volatile and complex environment and work with a sense of urgency that drives effective results
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of an organization

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
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