Supply Chain Leader

PepsiCo•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Quaker is proactively seeking talent for Supply Chain Leader vacancies. The Production Supervisor manages all activities associated with their front-line team, in order to positively impact the overall department. The Supply Chain Leader will be leading a team consisting of hourly front-line associates, and possibly salaried exempt associates. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety. This is an opportunity to lead a diverse team of 15 to 30 hourly manufacturing associates with varying levels of experience. This role is expected to develop individuals and the team to solve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets.

Requirements

Ability to work off-shift (there are opportunities across 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing preferred preferably food/beverage experience
Must possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in TPM or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, human relations, effective communications, and statistics/logical problem-solving.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring skills
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Optimize operational efficiencies to support the facility’s production, packaging, warehousing, and shipping operations
Optimize ingredient and packaging material used to minimize waste
Ensure operational practices are followed to control inventories
Ensure PepsiCo financial and accounting control procedures are followed to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained
Maintain product quality and sanitation standards
Flex production plans on a shift-by-shift basis, managing through issues to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies
Identify and coordinate operations improvements necessary to deliver the site annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed, and resources are properly allocated
Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
Manage the performance of direct reports through performance reviews, frequent discussions, coaching, and career development action plans
Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
Deliver effective change leadership - driving business changes while minimizing people impact
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist the team to solve operational issues
Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
Build and develop talent by effectively leveraging PepsiCo Career Growth and Leadership Models and the Performance Management Process: objective setting, performance and development (PDR), and competency review
Champion and lead an effective safety culture. Coach for safe behaviors and compliance with safety policies and procedures
Coach teams to demonstrate continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies, and cost savings initiatives
Ensure compliance with Company policies, contracts and procedures
Administer policies and procedures
Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite