Front Line Manager at PepsiCo

Accountabilities

• Accountable for end to end agenda of the shift:
• Cost, Delivery, Productivity, Morale, Quality, Safety
• Improve all QCDM KPI metrices
• Lead and implement foundational WCM elements such as:
• 5 S, Visual management, Team Work, Focus improvements, Autonomous maintenance, Lean six sigma experience
• Lead all production and maintenance teams on shift
• Execute all labour relations and represent the company at CCMA level
• Implement clear talent development processes that are traced and implemented
• Implement and manage clear performance management processes
• Submit accurate monthly, weekly and daily report reports – SAP Knowledge, Lims (advantageous)
• Manage the Time and attendance system
• Ensure that plant and line scheduling is accurate and the required resources are deployed to meet the schedule
• Prepare and submit all financial Reports related to production order variance / material usage variances.
• Managing, implementing and adhering to Internal controls (proof of execution)
• Drive inventory management (raw materials, work in progress and finished goods)
• Process yields – material conversion efficiencies (basic, film, oil, seasoning, corrugates) etc
• Ensure the implementation of R&D or NPD trials
• The management of quality product through continual monitoring of the line performance through the optimization of quality vs. cost relationship.
• Ensure that development and training needs of FLEs and direct reports are fulfilled.
• Ensure that discipline is maintained through the effective use of the disciplinary code and adherence to the PepsiCo Code of Conduct.
• Maximise quality cases produced per hour.
• Accurately compile and analyse daily production line reports in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and categorize all downtime occurring during a shift.
• Prepare a weekly performance report and feedback performance-related issues to the site leadership team.
• Analyze the weekly direct cost variance report and reconcile previous production week performance to plan.
• Check and ensure that all housekeeping, food safety and occupational safety standards are adhered to.
• Improve plant audit performance and work environment.
• Direct all employees and SET’s in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and/or operating methods

Key Skills / Experience Required
Qualifications
/Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Operations Management or Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and Process Engineering experience (Advantageous)
• 5 years experience within a manufacturing environment with WCM experience
• 5 years management experience – production and/or maintenance teams
• 5 Years Labour Relations Experience (CCMA experience advantageous)
• 5 Years experience in talent development and performance management
• ERP System knowledge – SAP, LIMS, Kronos
• 5 Years Experience in plant and line scheduling as well as deploy resources to meet the schedule
• 3 Years Financial Reporting: production order variance / material usage variances.
• Execution and testing of internal controls
• Basic warehouse and logistics experience
• 3 Years Experience in running and/or leading in R&D or NPD trials
• Knowledge of quality assurance, employee health and safety, environmental and food safety standards and systems.
• Computer literate (MS Package)
• Acts with Integrity and Inspires trust
• Business acumen
• Proven Technical & Human Relations skills
• Analytical acumen
• People management
• Motivates Others
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration
• Ability to influence
• Effective communication (both written and verbal)
• Functional Excellence
• Ability to build a capable team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Target driven
• Ability to excel in a matrix organization