Senior Operations Manager

PepsiCo•Leicester, VT

20h

About The Position

At PepsiCo UK, we’re proud to make some of the nation’s favourite snacks and drinks—like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we’re also home to one of the world’s largest crisp factories in Leicester. As Senior Operations Manager, you will own end-to-end operational performance, leading and developing a large, multi-layered organisation across multiple production and packaging lines, driving sustainable performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Proven track record of senior leadership in large-scale operations, ideally within FMCG environments
Deep knowledge or hands-on experience with Integrated Work Systems (IWS/TPM)
Demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations, balancing cost, performance metrics, and people engagement
Strong execution skills with the ability to deliver results under pressure
Exceptional people leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, developing, and inspiring teams
Highly adaptable and quick to learn in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Experience managing large teams and direct reports at senior levels

Responsibilities

Take full accountability for safety, quality, service, cost, and people performance across manufacturing operations
Deliver Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Productivity to Plan (P2P) outcomes through rigorous standards, discipline, and flawless execution
Lead and advance Integrated Work System (IWS) maturity, driving measurable results and continuous improvement
Develop future leaders while embedding PepsiCo operating systems to ensure sustainable, long-term performance
Oversee end-to-end operational management of manufacturing sites, with responsibility for up to 1,000 employees
Drive people engagement, talent development, and capability building across all levels of the organization
Deploy IWS pillars and lead the SPARK agenda to accelerate operational excellence