Warehouse Associate Leader

PepsiCo • Elberfeld, IN

51d • Onsite

About The Position

We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That's why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we're committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, 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. Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo's beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization. Responsibilities The Supply Chain Product Availability Supervisor Contributes to the success of PepsiCo by supervising the day-to-day warehouse operations. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for an entire business unit across one shift. The Warehouse Supervisor coordinates the receiving, shipping, and material handling responsibilities in the warehouse by supporting the front-line staff. Second Shift

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
• 2 years of warehouse or logistics experience preferred
• Demonstrated front-line supervisory, planning and organization skills
• Microsoft Suite including Excel comprehension preferred
• 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 others
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred

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
• Reviews and prepares any action plans while ensuring inventory, productivity, quality, and customer service standards are met
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective and preventative 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 inventory and 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 inventory and 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
• Ensure the optimal inventory levels of full goods are maintained in order to fulfill daily sales needs
• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
• Maintain the inventory system to aid in production scheduling
• Maintain all housekeeping and safety standards and training
• Identify and execute productivity opportunities to help facility meet annual operating plan
• Administer policies and procedures
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
• This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
• This role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally
• This role requires occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• This role may require off-shift and weekend work
• This role may require some travel (less than 5%)

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees