Continuous Improvement Manager

PepsiCo • Richland Township, PA

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About The Position

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
As the Run to Target Deployment (RTT) and Sustainment Leader you will play a critical role in the deployment and maintenance of the RTT program within the plant. This role will embed the RTT framework into our long-term ways of working, establish new standards, and build capability across the entire team, shaping our new culture.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree is required
• 5+ years of Food & Beverage Manufacturing (TPM or Lean manufacturing experience preferred)
• 1+ years of processing and packing equipment knowledge to effectively lead technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Ability to work off shifts as needed/directed
• Ability to travel is required

Nice To Haves

• Technical understanding of food / beverage manufacturing processes and compliance requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the governance of the “One Best Way” program, setting the strategic direction for operational excellence in partnership with the Plant Director and POD RTT leadership ​
• Partner with Plant Director and POD RTT leader to incorporate RTT standards and drive alignment on operational priorities ​
• Integrate RTT methodologies and principles into daily operations, ensuring all processes align with best practices and continuous improvement is embedded as a core value ​
• Deliver in-plant initiatives and support the development of standards, leveraging guidance from Pod and Sector Leaders to drive RTT principles across the plant ​
• Build capability within plant by actively coaching team members on processes, standards, and ways of working that drive “One Best Way” ​
• Empower employees and drive ownership, leading with a coach mindset to foster a culture of safety and operational excellence ​
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring ongoing alignment with RTT standards ​
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned across plants and Pods to drive consistency and improvement ​
• Promote a culture of safety, ensuring all activities adhere to safety standards and RTT principles
• Lead training programs to teach TPM Processes to Leadership team and Frontline Team
• Must possess strong financial control skills to support plant efforts in successful cost and capital planning performance.
• Self-starter with ability to develop strategies in line with an overall business vision.
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop personnel and strategically plan for continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization (from operators to Vice President level) and have the ability to influence others across multiple levels of the organization.

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees