Senior Manager Maintenance & Reliability at PepsiCo

This role will be based in South Africa

• Ownership and execution of AMENA’s Maintenance & Reliability strategy and programs.
• Deliver superior asset utilization with efficient cost control across both Foods and Beverage plants through
• Deployment of PepsiCo’s maintenance programs, other world class maintenance techniques and CI initiatives.
• Development and roll out of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) including maintenance planning, cost control and spare parts management systems.
• Development of field M&R capability to build solid maintenance and reliability systems across AMENA.

Key Accountabilities For The Role Include

• Core accountability: Improve AMEsA Sector Foods and Beverage sites M&R performance across our geographical area spanning amesa. Establish tactical plans to improve performance and execute plans across the Sector.
• Establish a robust governance process for Sector / Region M&R scorecards, develop action plans for improvement.
• Implement AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Planned Maintenance) pillars of TPM program across the Sector.
• Develop and roll out CMMS across AMESA Sector.
• Own and lead the PeMM (PepsiCo Maintenance Methodology) program across the Sector by developing the overall calendar and gatekeeping the audit content.
• Develop and roll out effective spare parts inventory management programs across AMESA to optimize inventory and support working capital productivity agenda.
• Develop and co-ordinate M&R capability building agenda through defining the programs and selection & certification of candidates.
• Take role in Sector deep dive program and lead preparation & execution of TE / NE portion.
• Lead AMESA’s M&R Network.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on equipment performance to provide insights to improve reliability.
• Provide support to plants in resolution of recurring / abnormal failures on critical equipment.
• Liaise with other Sector and Global resources; actively participate in Global Maintenance councils.

Qualifications

/Requirements

• Models PepsiCo values.
• Technical degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical preferred).
• In-depth technical knowledge of Maintenance & Reliability programs; highly respected by technical community and regarded as the “go-to” person.
• Significant experience of front line operations (5 years minimum), frontline management experience preferred.
• Trained and certified in Maintenance & Reliability programs; TPM knowledge is required.
• Advanced Facilitator certification preferred.
• Knowledge in operation and maintenance of Food and Beverage equipment.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), reporting and performance management systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; fluent English is a must.
• Can speak / present to large groups of people.
• Has demonstrated ability to influence up, down and laterally within the organization.
• Recognized as a leader of people.
• Results oriented.
• Is able to travel as required (~ 40%).