Production Manager

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ️, DORITOS ️, CHEETOS ️, GATORADE ️, PEPSI ️, QUAKER ️ and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the global human rights policies and equality laws in the countries we operate in. We value diversity at our company; it is an essential part of our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, pregnancy or marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, gender, disability and we are Mowaamah -GOLD certified in Saudi.”

Responsibilities

• PRODUCTION SCHEDULE COMPLIANCE - to take full responsibility for achievement of the production plan.
• PLANT PERFORMANCE - to maximize performance via measurement, monitoring & analysis of plant information including wastage, efficiencies (Material including Basic, Seas, Film, oil) & TENE, Labour utilization, Food Safety and occupational health & safety.
• QUALITY - to take full responsibility for the quality of the product produced within the designated area through management & compliance with quality systems. (Weak Link, & Quality Walls).
• MANAGE COSTS - to take full responsibility for decisions around budgetary control and conversion costs in designated area.
• CULTURE DEVELOPMENT - to facilitate the development of an open culture of pro-activity.
• PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT - to be responsible for people management activities, including absence management, performance reviews and discipline. To determine and ensure the achievement of the skills and training requirements of the team.
• HEALTH AND SAFETY - to contribute towards maintaining health and safety standards and to carry out all duties and specific responsibilities in compliance with Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
• INNOVATION / IMPROVEMENT - to promote the CIC Programme as part of the team to proactively seek new & improved methods of working.
• DVC / MES - Fully conversant with DVC (Digital Value Chain) components (DQ, DU, Waste Management, Palletizers, KPIs) and ensure the team utilizes the system to get KPI progress reports. Own the change management from manual to digitization.
• PROBLEM SOLVING - to develop problem solving & troubleshooting skills to ensure that all team members can identify root causes & take fast and effective responses to problems.
• TEAM-WORKING - To work collaboratively with other managers in undertaking these responsibilities.
• GCS & COSO - Standard owner and execute GCS & COSO in production.
• To implement, sustain and participate in the continual improvement of the EHS Management System (MS) at the area of responsibility in accordance with the legislations, PepsiCo GEHSMS and relevant EHS standards, ensuring proper controls for all hazards and risks associated with all activities/areas are in place and EHS targets are achieved.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Industrial preferred) with a minimum of 3 years experience or equivalent.
• Proven Admin/Technical & Human Relations skills.
• Good communication skills.
• 3-4 years of manufacturing management experience.