Process Improvement Engineer (PIE)

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. We are ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.
We are 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 Tropicana, 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. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our innovative 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.

• Responsible for loss analysis & TE improvement plan development, plan execution leadership, and results tracking
• Responsible for Manufacturing transformation initiatives that come to the site
• Facilitate Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project management throughout the plant
• Lead the Centerline System management, including its development, maintenance & leading change management initiatives.
• Responsible for rapid changeover activities including principles, target setting, and leading successful efforts reducing changeover time to achieve challenging objectives.
• Lead analytical troubleshooting & problem solving
• Develop annual operating plan, yield, and fixed budgets. Coach and train others on these as well.
• Deliver effective change leadership - driving business changes while minimizing people impact
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist teams to solve operational issues
• Understand the fundamental tools & methodologies of the following TPM pillars - FI, AM, PM, EM
• Understand the CQV process - Commissioning, Qualification, Verification process
• Provide weekly, period, and 'Year to Date' reliability and variability downtime analysis support to the operation.
• Apply reliability expertise to stabilize and improve the operation, driving variation down and seeking improved TE through capital, procedural, and operational improvements in both planned and unplanned downtime areas.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills through leading meetings, facilitating meetings and preparing written plant communications.
• Assist in plant initiatives and direct line supervision as needed.
• Administer policies and procedures
• Requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally
• Operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• Ability to work ocassional off-shift and weekends
• This role may require some travel (less than 5%)

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,500 - $121,300 based on a full-time schedule.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 10% 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.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience

• Experience in a consumer products manufacturing operation
• Lean Six Sigma Experience, demonstrated by successful completion of a major continuous improvement projects.
• Self-motivated, results driven and action oriented.
• Ability to make independent and sound decisions.
• Ability to conduct assessments and audits and evaluate to measure progress.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Business Finance principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making
• Ability to work in a results oriented, challenging environment
• Strong leadership with the ability to get results through mentoring others
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills