Head of Operations & Business Management

At PepsiCo, our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands-including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker-we reach millions of consumers every day. Guided by innovation and consumer centricity, we create joyful moments through food and beverages while empowering associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Wherever you sit in the organization, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to shape your career and the world around you.

This position will lead multiple departments which may include end to end execution of manufacturing and other core functions dependent on required development such as maintenance, warehouse, and/or quality.
Ops Manager drives activities to achieve cost targets and improve performance in the areas of true efficiency, safety, quality and supply chain capability while ensuring compliance quality objectives are met.
Operational Ownership & Performance
Own dominant manufacturing operations and performance across multiple departments and value streams.
Achieve all plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including safety, quality, cost, delivery, productivity, and engagement
Own identification and elimination of losses, delivering measurable improvements in cost, inventory, time, and quality
Pursue day-to-day operational issues while delivering short- and long-term performance goals Safety, Quality & Compliance
Drive accountability for plant safety culture, compliance, and results
Ensure food safety and quality systems are rigorously executed and continuously improved
Maintain compliance with all regulatory, company, and quality requirements Run to Target & Continuous Improvement
Lead execution of the plant Run to Target (RTT) strategy aligned to enterprise objectives
Drive plant-wide implementation of Run to Target, true efficiency, and capability-building programs
Champion a culture of continuous improvement that meets or exceeds division expectations Cost & Financial Performance
Own cost performance and variance commitments for the plant
Identify cost gaps, develop action plans, and ensure appropriate resource allocation to meet financial objectives
Drive improvements that deliver sustainable cost, productivity, and efficiency gains People Leadership & Capability Building
Build organizational capability through effective hiring, training, coaching, and employee relations
Lead and develop front-line hourly and salaried teams to achieve performance and engagement goals
Maintain an effective performance management process, including, Mid-year and annual goal reviews, Leadership and technical development, Career progression and succession planning
Deliver effective change leadership, driving business transformation while minimizing people impact
Provide visible, positive leadership to reinforce culture and expectations across the facility
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
Preferably food/beverage experience
Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project.
TPM implementation experience strongly preferred.
You should possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in TPM or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, leadership, and statistics/logical problem solving.
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.
Preferred Experience developing hourly and supervisory staff Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Proven ability to coach, facilitate, and inspire team building skills
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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