Production Associate Manager
PepsiCo - Tolleson, AZ
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Responsibilities This position drives activities to deliver business unit results, while simultaneously improving business unit performance across multiple manufacturing lines and products, specifically this role is responsible for managing 3 Production lines with approximately 25MM cases and all salaried Production Supervisors delivering True Efficiency (TE), Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) and Organization/People Capability. Other key deliverables include ensuring HSE, Quality and Financial Controls program execution and compliance, maintaining positive employee relations, and a positive union free work environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Lead BU strategy and tactics development / execution (Integrated Business Plan) to deliver the BU annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure root cause analysis and countermeasures are identified, necessary resource assistance is secured and clear follow up accountability is assigned for closing performance gaps. * Deliver all Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Motivation Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics. * Ensure effective integration of Operational Excellence leveraging TPM Pillars and Starfleet Technical teams (internal and external) and promote best practice reapplication (gives & gets) to accelerate People/Process/Technology capability development. * Provide a work environment consistent with PepsiCo Values, leveraging diversity and inclusion to gain competitive advantage in people capability and work force effectiveness. * Lead and motivate the BU team in a manner consistent with the Tolleson site Vision/Mission/Values, Zero Loss Journey (ZLJ) and Employee Handbook. * Build and develop BU salaried talent through effective application of the PepsiCo Career Growth and Leadership Models. Provide effective and timely performance appraisal (PDR Process), feedback (360 Feedback) development planning (Resource Competency Assessment and CDAP), and SCCA Program. * Ensure development of BU hourly talent and Natural Work Team effectiveness through effective coaching and mentoring of Kaizen Event, Autonomous Maintenance. Ensure effective and timely performance appraisal (PDR Process, New Hire Evaluations), feedback (Inclusion 1-3 tools) and development planning (Skill Base Pay or equivalent, recruitment). * Understand the Strategic Management process to continuously access current and future state performance gaps and opportunities. * Develop and manage TE and run strategies leveraging the Team Executional Planner (TEP). * Communicate effectively, proactively and in cooperation with plant functional groups and corporate Supply Chain functions. * Lead BU execution of Cost Management Process and business team initiatives; Lead development and execution of department Natural Work Team plan and goals. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Write business compositions/reports and Executive Summaries * Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment * Leadership capability with a demonstrated drive for results * Respond to inquiries from employees and managers who seek data that often requires research. * Perform special job tasks/projects in support of Plant/Operations Manager, which requires a good working knowledge of Manufacturing procedures and guides. * Assist in various facility functions such as company picnic, service award activities, tours, etc. * Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation. * Interacts daily with all levels of management and plant personnel * Manage a continuous operation; Ability to work flexible schedules; evenings and weekends as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Compensation and Benefits: * The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650. * 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 12% 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 Education required/preferred: * Bachelor's degree within relevant field (engineering, business, technical, etc.) Required/Preferred Experience: * 5+ year's site manufacturing experience - Beverage/Foods manufacturing or Consumer Products Sector (Household & Personal Products Industry) experience is strongly preferred. * The successful candidate must possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in: TPM or Lean Manufacturing equivalent, Finance and Accounting, Project Management, Human Relations, and Statistics/Logical Problem Solving. * Proven track record in driving cultural change. * Solid working knowledge in the following business enterprise areas is essential: HSE / Quality regulatory compliance, Plant Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Ingredient and Package material Procurement, Production Planning & Deployment, and Consumer Response. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: * Demonstrated proficiency and high degree of competence with a PC in a Windows environment, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access and SAP. * Excellent written, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills with the expertise to generate professional correspondence, reports and presentations. Skills/Competencies: * Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language and perform basic mathematical skills. * Demonstrated ability to effectively establish priorities and manage diverse tasks simultaneously for both hourly and salaried employees * Sense of urgency to plan, organize, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. * Excellent communication skills, using professional, courteous manner and good judgment in dealing with internal and external customers. * Proven ability to work professionally with sensitive and confidential materials and information. * A quick learner and confident, proactive team player. * Self-motivated proactive approach to work. * Excellent interpersonal skills and serious sense of responsibility for dealing with sensitive and confidential matters. * Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously often under pressure; and be flexible to changes in priority. * Must be able to work independently. 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. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
Created: 2025-01-27