Warehouse Assoc Manager

PepsiCo•Saginaw, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. We're a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade. We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. As a Warehouse Assoc Manager, you'll contribute to the success of a warehouse location for PepsiCo by coordinating the receiving, shipping, and material handling responsibilities in the warehouse. You'll design and develop product movement and storage systems, improve operations, and support the front-line staff. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for an entire business unit across all shifts. You'll be responsible for managing numerous shifts in either a union or non-union environment and developing a team of supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
Your continuous improvement experience (i.e. Lean Six Sigma certification, TPM, lean manufacturing, etc), as demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project
Five years of operations/logistics or supply chain experience preferred with two or more years of supervisory experience preferred
Strong knowledge of inventory management systems
Forklift certification a plus
Your ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making and
Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
Must have a valid driver’s license
Safe driving record strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification a plus

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and aligning with legal regulations
Maintain quality standards of finished product
Ensures smooth delivery of product for the Sales organization
Achieves operational objectives by contributing warehouse operations information and recommendations to strategic plans
Reviews and prepares any action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met
Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
Develops and motivates team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
Delivers effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact
Communicates and collaborates cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
Develops warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements
Develops processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes (check in/out), and shipping
Develops and implements warehouse operations system improvements by leading continuous improvement projects as assigned and by analyzing process work flow, manning and space requirements, and equipment layout
Troubleshoots all receiving and shipping complaints to find the cause, help resolve the issue, and prevent reoccurrence
You'll have a regular presence on the plant floor and occasionally required to lift up to 40 lbs
This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
You may work off-shift and weekends and you may also be required to travel (less than 5%)