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Senior Manager - Manufacturing

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PepsiCo

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level

AI generated summary

  • You should have a BTech in Food/Dairy Tech or related field, 8-10 years of experience, leadership skills, SET for a product platform, and KL/GB for LSS program.
  • You will manage production targets, ensure quality and EHS compliance, optimize capacity, lead TPM initiatives, minimize waste, oversee training, handle planning/reporting, and manage costs.

Requirements

  • BTech / Food/ Dairy Technologist - Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Production with minimum 8-10 years of experience
  • Ability to lead large team of professionals & operatives
  • SET for at least one product platform
  • KL/GB for LSS program

Responsibilities

  • Production Deliverables: Ensuring compliance to the month production targets as per PepsiCo quality and hygiene standards, delivering plan demand compliance. Ensuring conversion efficiencies in line with AOP and executing ideas on productivity - sharing views with sector SMEs for troubleshooting and capturing better productivity ideas implemented across other plants as a part of continuous improvement.
  • Quality and EHS: Ensure that manufacturing operations are run consistent with PepsiCo Policies, Standards and Guidelines on Quality & EHS with prudent risk management and continual improvement programs. Lead AIB implementation in manufacturing & RMPM stores.
  • Capacity Utilization: Sweating the assets by monitoring & maximising the NE / TE & OEE of the equipments and driving the improvement plan by removing bottlenecks & minimizing operating losses.
  • TPM - Autonomus Maintenance Lead: Deliver manufacturing excellence agenda as JH Pillar Head and inculcating TPM culture in the workforce.
  • Waste Management: Ensuring minimal wastage, optimum manpower utilization and operating at maximum efficiencies. Driving for “ZERO Loss” mantra for the lines with the help of sector team and by utilizing TPM tools & ensuring cross functional involvement [focusing on JH culture on shop floor]. Deliver Sustainability [Water, Energy, Waste] alongwith Engineering Manager.
  • People Management: Facilitating training to the new manufacturing manpower pool to make them ready for plant vertical start up. Deployment of workmen on respective work stations as per plan, driving the agenda for Total Plant Productivity, developing backups on redeployment matrix to impact on manpower productivity. Regular coordination with HR on tracking unauthorized absenteeism and OT trend and ensuring effective communication to sustain good discipline.
  • Planning and Reporting: Ownership for integrity of data entry across lines, monitoring the data on shift to shift basis and reporting of the all the numbers on daily bases for the best control on the line.
  • IR management: Ensuring line discipline during production - OT, absenteeism control, motivating the teams for the positive environment at the shop floor. Conducting one to one with the operatives, conducting sessions for the self and implementation of different innovative programs on the shop floor for the better engagement and building inclusive culture & keeping the operation disruption free.
  • SAP / DW management: Batch closing and stock verification in Day store, taking care of GCS SOX and KC compliances. Ensuring inventory management by proper transferring of FG and taking RM/ PM by proper hand shaking between the cross functional departments. Tracking performance through DW to embed M&W review processes.
  • NPD handling: Ensuring compliance to all NPD production, reference and Gold sample production on timely manner with AOP efficiency numbers. Ensuring proper feedback to R&D to build upon the current standards.
  • Cost Management: Variable & Fixed manufacturing overhead cost management of chemical & consumables, printing ink, Slicer blades, Slicer consumables, Peeler components etc.
  • MNW & Other audit: Acting as a manufacturing control owner/ representative of MNW data.
  • New projects: Acting as manufacturing representative for upcoming new projects in plant.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Senior Manager - Manufacturing position?

The main purpose of the position is to oversee the vertical start-up and stabilization of a green field operation, ensuring market demand is met optimally while supporting innovation and operational excellence in manufacturing processes.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have a BTech in Food/Dairy Technology, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering, along with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing.

How many years of experience are preferred for this position?

A minimum of 8-10 years of experience is preferred; however, years of experience may also be considered.

Is leadership experience necessary for this role?

Yes, the ability to lead a large team of professionals and operatives is required.

What are some key responsibilities associated with this position?

Key responsibilities include ensuring production deliverables, managing quality and EHS compliance, optimizing capacity utilization, leading TPM initiatives, reducing waste, managing people and training, and overseeing planning and reporting.

What is the expected focus on sustainability in this role?

The role emphasizes driving for "ZERO Loss" on production lines, ensuring minimal waste, and delivering sustainability in water, energy, and waste management.

Will the Senior Manager need to handle new product developments (NPD)?

Yes, they will ensure compliance to NPD production and timely delivery of reference and Gold sample production while providing feedback to R&D.

What tools or methodologies is the Senior Manager expected to be familiar with?

Familiarity with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), lean Six Sigma (LSS), and SAP/DW management is expected.

What type of environment will the Senior Manager be working in?

The Senior Manager will be working in a manufacturing plant environment, focusing on operational stability, team engagement, and efficiency.

Is there an emphasis on cost management in this role?

Yes, the role involves managing both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead costs effectively.

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PepsiCo

What makes you unique, makes us better.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1965
Founded Year

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PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.

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