Current Vacancies at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• We're looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join the team in Isando. The main purpose of the role is designing, developing, installing, managing and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery and processes.

The successful incumbent will also be responsible for the following:

• The control systems engineer provides specific value in developing and integrating automation applications for industrial plant environments.
• Possess specific skills in the control disciplines such as Advanced Process Control (APC), Motion control, Programmable Logic
• Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Utilizes PLC and HMI programming tools and techniques, implement applications, document development and support resolution of problems. Is proactive in anticipating possible problems and priority conflicts.
• Provides technical support for installed control systems and ensures that these systems and processes operate effectively,
• efficiently and safely. Gathers technical information that is relevant to a problem and brings information to the team for discussion.
• Delivers support for project management from conception through implementation and follow-up support services. This multidisciplinary role, working closely with colleagues across a number of functions, including operations, project design and purchasing.
• Assists other engineers and project managers in performing other aspects of projects, both in the office and at the customer’s site working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, equipment suppliers, support engineers and other internal Pepsico staff.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety Regulations and Quality standards of Pepsico and the South African Legislation.
• Manage Instrument Technicians assigned shifts as direct reports. 5.0

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Minimum 3 years working experience. Of which at least 2 years in the area of PLC & SCADA systems troubleshooting and development.
• Minimum N6 or S4, preferably Btech or BSc Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving;
• Testing, maintaining and modifying existing Instrument, PLC’s and Scada systems;
• Liaising with contractors, suppliers, specialist and relevant authorities.
• Designing and developing new control systems;
• Providing advice and consultancy support to all three Simba facilities

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Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• We are looking for a Site Security Supervisor to join our dynamic team As directed by the Business Unit leadership, the Global Security Director (SSA) and in collaboration with the PepsiCo Office of Global Security, ensure that the premises allocated to, benefit from effective and sustainable security programs that mitigate risk to our people, assets and objectives while protecting PepsiCo Brands. Execute operational implementation of strategic planning as directed by Security Director – Global Security (SSA) in conjunction with Area Security Manager and/or Assistant area Security Manager
• Physically located in Klerksdorp Mill, North West, South Africa, the role would serve as a Business Unit asset in responding to all emerging security risks and incidents on the allocated and dedicated premises. Role will be responsible for the protection of our people and Assets in Klerksdorp . FTE of  350.

They will also be responsible for the following:

The tasks of the Site Security Supervisor include and are not limited to the following:

• In line with the Country broader strategy, implement the Site Security Plan to identify, assess and mitigate risks to PepsiCo’s associates, facilities, proprietary information, and brand/reputation.
• Form part of the Site Crisis Management Team, with execution of security functions as part of the Business Continuity Plans of the premises.
• Ensure that the premises is compliant with the Site security plan (technological ,Procedural, Manned guarding ,Architectural )
• Maintain strong working relationships with, and provide consultation to, local management teams.
• Plan and oversee periodic security self-assessments and bi-annual security risk assessment on the premises in order to identify critical vulnerabilities and to assist in closing these risks through cost-effective, best practice security enhancements.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with national and local security, emergency response, law enforcement, and regulatory authorities as well as with security managers of other large multinational companies.
• Ensure compliance with PepsiCo AMESA Security Risk Management System and supporting standards and procedures.
• Assist in delivering security awareness for PepsiCo associates and training programs to security associates.
• Advise and assist before, during and after security incidents, including on-the-spot risk assessments and security advice to site leaders.
• Assist the Area Security Manager/Asst Area Security Manager in implementing security plans to strengthen the protection of our supply chain (Make/Move/Sell).
• Assist the Area Security Manager/Asst Area Security Manager in implementing security plans to strengthen the protection of our supply chain (Make/Move/Sell).
• Assist in Conducting and coordinate investigations to include counterfeit, extortion, contamination of our products, loss reduction, kidnapping, robberies, Speak Up, fraud, corruption, and security threats against the country’s interests and associates.
• During strike operations or labour disputes provide training to security guards and employees in strike protocols.
• Oversee security guard companies to leverage economies of scale and lower costs. Implement and manage a effective KPI management system in accordance with Sector Security, and evaluate the service provided by the 3P Security providers on a monthly basis.
• Manage the 3P Security Providers and evaluate their service on a monthly basis according to the set KPI’s.
• Ensure the continued professional development of his/her security team, to include the identification of suitable individuals in longer-term succession planning.
• Implementation of all Security Policies, Plans and Site SOP’s
• Report Incidents immediately to Line Manager and ensure compiling of reports according to Security Policies.
• To review the recording of CCTV on a daily basis to ensure that there are no irregularities.
• In conjunction with Control Room Co-Ordinator provide the required evidence in the event of any security incident and support EHS on any Safety Incidents evidence if and when required

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly expanding business environment;
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience; 3 years Security experience in private sector (preferably industrial sectors) with accountabilities and key measures listed above;
• Knowledge of best security practices, principles and objectives;
• Well-refined interpersonal skills;
• Security PSIRA (Grade A) qualification.
• A working proficiency of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work among a team of peers.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and to be connected 24/7.
• Excellent organizational skills to be able to prioritize responsibilities meet deadlines and work in a multi-task environment

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Responsibilities

What we're looking for: 

We're looking for a Legal Counsel: Regulatory Compliance, Completition Law and Corporate Affairs. Successful incumbent will: 

• Responsible for assisting in the continued development, implementation, and improvement of the SA BU’s compliance agenda, incorporating legal considerations, and influencing company processes and practices.
• Includes communicating to all employees their responsibility for compliance, effectively educating them on the various program components.

Accountabilities: 

Compliance

• Development and driving of an integrated SA BU compliance framework, measurements and actions and a well-coordinated compliance program implementation.
• Development of compliance program policies and procedures and educating employees on the company's policies and procedures.
• Providing legal counsel on various commercial issues and conducted research into a variety of legal issues.
• Anticipated legal risks facing the company and developed company policy and positions on legal and compliance issues.
• Providing legal guidance and written opinions on all legal issues pertaining to the SA Business to ensure compliance with new and pending legislation.
• Work alongside the Corporate Affairs team with regard to vigilance on new legislation which may be promulgated and commentary thereon.

Research and Development

• End-to-end legal services partner for the research and development function of the SA BU.
• Interpretation of applicable legislation as well as legal opinions for the R&D function.
• Legal assistance with product liability issues as well as recalls.

Competition Law SA (including Botswana and Namibia)

• Drive Competition law adherence and risk mitigation for SA.
• Advising the business on Competition law risks associated with any sales strategies and trading terms.
• Ensure a regular and robust training programme is in place across SA BU to ensure adherence to the Competition Act.
• Advise the business of developments and Competition law matters in relevant territories as we expand into Africa (Botswana and Namibia).
• Assist the VP and General Counsel in interacting and corresponding with the Competition Commission and Tribunal on all Merger Filings (in conjunction with the M&A legal team) and any other matters impacting the SA BU.

Consumer Complaints

• Advise National Quality Manager on consumer complaints, which include drafting correspondence and settlement agreements/letters with consumers and dealing with Food Law matters for the BU including consumer complaints relating to illness and foreign objects and as well as PR threats and extortion cases.
• The first port of call-in terms of legal advice in instance of product liability matter.
• Maintain relationships with regulators in the food safety environment, particularly, Department of Health and the National Consumer Commission, amongst others.

Qualifications

• Must be a university graduate from an academically recognized institution with a Law or other appropriate degree.
• Must be a fluent in English.
• Must have not less than 8 to 10 years post-qualification experience, ideally some completed in-house and a strong record of functional expertise.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage and identify key issues in multiple complex inputs.
• Maturity to hold firm in the face of significant commercial pressure in order to ensure the right result for PepsiCo.
• Superb influencing and persuading skills
• Ability to self-motivate and to priorities’ effectively, in order to manage an extremely busy and complex agenda without compromising business needs.

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Responsibilities

Execute against team charter (SLA) for Reporting & Analytics for AMESA

• Creating holistic brand performance view by Analyzing work from Retail performance and integrating it with Consumer Insights.
• Drive Insights for DX Team and execute market, Brand, and brand level reporting of Marketing KPI performance (utilizing dashboards, templated decks, and reporting tools)
• Execute market, Brand and brand level reporting for Customer KPI performance (Utilizing dashboards, templated decks and reporting tools)
• Provide business performance explanations, incorporating considerations beyond retail performance drivers.
• Explain business performance, drivers, and optimization opportunities.
• Monitor key channel, customer, competitor and emerging player performance and execute reporting at required intervals.
• Provide responses to ad-hoc follow-ups when double-click (additional questions) required with tables/charts/stories using relevant data.

Support Reporting Lead/Senior Managers/Managers delivering against information needs articulated by Business Partners; addressing business questions and process requirements

• Deliver against needs of stakeholders, requestors and end service users.
• Brainstorm around the whitespaces available within business and build a roadmap to unlock these areas for business to grow.
• Support processes for output adherence and delivery to agreed scope – in line with the agreed timelines, aligned templates and content management.
• Responsible for managing multiple priorities; being able to manage deadlines and deliverables.
• Monitor and act upon regular feedback inputs from end-users and Business Partners for deliverables.
• Flag and monitor any business risks related to delivering the operational output (facilities, IT resources, recruitment efforts)
• Support communication processes with Reporting vertical leaders and Business Partners (project planning, workflow monitoring, quality checks, on-going changes)
• Help Reporting vertical leadership develop and finetune internal Center Of Excellence processes (work-flow mapping, pain-points and bottlenecks management) both related to service delivery and internal center operations
• Improve existing processes based on frequent end-user and Business Partner feedback loop.

SSC strategy delivery

• Work on building the roadmap of Business growth, identify whitespaces to identify opportunities.
• Support in Annual AOP or Situation assessments exercise or Leadership Reporting
• Support simplification, standardization and digitalization efforts (in cooperation with global and sector stakeholders)

Qualifications

• A junior/mid-level Insight or Analytics professional with experience in a leading consumer goods company. 8years+ experience
• Education: Masters/Graduate in Economics, Mathematics, Marketing or Management
• Language: Fluent English
• Potential to develop leadership and influencing profile in line with Insights Leader of the future definition: Motivates action through fact-based, inspirational material.
• Has a track record of identifying and championing new processes for improving fact-based decision making
• Can synthesize multiple, disparate data sources into compelling growth strategies. Formulates a strong POV and can articulate future scenarios and is an exceptional storyteller.
• Strong collaborator; Interested and motivated by working with others. Actively creates and participates in opportunities to co-create solutions across markets or brands; will be willing and able to embrace Responsive Ways of Working
• Can easily see how insights/research learning can improve businesses impact and frames up reporting efforts and opportunities to inform business decisions.
• Proven analytics, shopper research experience, consumer insights experience or commercial experience in combination with strong analytical skills
• High degree of familiarity with CPG and Food & Beverage industry data sources, including Nielsen/IRi (POS and HH panel), GlobalData, Kantar, sDNA etc.
• Deep understanding of CPG industry business performance outputs and causal measures, their relationships, and how to bring business performance insights to life visually.
• Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel; including ability to write complex formulas.
• Experience with PowerBI or any visualization tool will be a plus.
• Exposure to Advance Analytics
• Managerial experience: nice to have.
• Operational experience from business servicing sector and/or consulting experience would be a plus.

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Responsibilities

• Supervises and ensures that all activities are completed according to the production plan.
• Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees.
• Creates an innovative environment for delivering the right KPIs, related to quality, productivity and efficiency, and proposes improvement projects related with the matter.
• Solves situations, which arise in individual production or operation sections.
• Evaluates and verifies employees’ performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
• Sets yearly specific business and people objectives for subordinates, supports the employees in achieving these objectives, evaluates them formally twice per year and proposes ratings for their performance.
• Identifies staff development and training needs and inform the proper responsible (manager and/or human resource department).
• Ensures that proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and composes correspondences related to his/her activity.
• Supervises and is responsible for production quality, co-operates with Quality & Environment Department and participates in supervising the quality level.
• Ensures compliance with quality specifications, HACCP and internal food safety & personnel safety procedures in the production department by communicating the working instructions and procedures to all interested parties and by training the production employees.
• Supervises implementation of all necessary repairs and maintenance programs and keeps the equipment in good working condition.
• Is authorized to define priorities connected with maintenance repairs and collaborates with maintenance manager in assuring the maintenance staff.
• Assures that shift members follow personnel guidelines, know their job requirements and are thoroughly trained.
• Insures that the shift has the right number of personnel according to PepsiCo standards and proposes immediately replacements in case of vacancies.
• Insures that proper back up trained persons are available for the key positions under their supervisions.
• Participates and is proactively involved in activities related with developing new products on the line, installing new equipment and insures that a proper feed back is sent to the correspondent department that leads the activity ( R&D, Engineering, Project Manager).
• Daily close communication with the other Supervisors for evaluation and review of all systems implemented in the production (Quality/Food Safety/Maintenance/Health and Safety). 

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric/Senior Certificate minimum
• Tertiary qualification preferred in Process and Production Technology
• 3-5 years experience in a production environment in areas such as: process technology, production planning or coordination
• Experience in managing people
• Ability to work in team is mandatory
• Ability to rotate shifts, flexibility to work weekends and holidays when required
• Resistance to high pressure, good management of change
• PC skills (Word, Excel, SAP)
• Certified and able to perform all aspects of applicable job
• Skill in facilitating training sessions/meetings (instruction, facilitation and coaching skills)
• Skill in differentiating different levels of on-the-job performance in Production
• Skill in training and developing others
• Ability to influence others
• Skill in evaluating training, tools, on-line information
• Understanding of the importance of the KPI scorecard
• Actively participate in daily shift meetings and contribute/commit on the deadlines agreed with Planning and Reporting Department
• Fill in SAP back flush data reports
• Drive and coordinate snacks improvements according with R&D and Marketing agenda
• Ensure support for LSS productivity projects implementation and develop lean initiatives & projects
• Developing and managing shift agenda
• Developing relationship with operations partners.
• Understanding of the importance of the KPI scorecard
• Using of computer and office tools in high level (Word, Excel, SAP).
• Effective and excellent communication with Plant/Supply Chain peers to ensure that he is fully aware of current & future requirements
• Daily close communication with the other Line managers/supervisors for evaluation and review of all systems implemented in the production (Quality/Food Safety/Maintenance/Health and Safety), for feedback in projects progress and action plans follow-up and update

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Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles or other engines & related mechanical components
• Maintain vehicles or other engines & related mechanical components
• Test vehicles or other engines & related mechanical components
• Tune engines to achieve smoother running
• Retest systems incl, road testing
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards

Qualifications

• National Trade Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
• Matric/NQF4 Equivalent
• Code 10/14 license

Previous Experience:

• Minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience as a diesel mechanic in a similar environment

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Responsibilities

• Compile mill grist & control product quality parameters and compile milling and packaging plan.
• Control wheat intake & milling processes.
• Control raw material & finish stock levels & rotation.
• Optimize people, mill, machinery and equipment – also maintain the mill, machinery and equipment.
• Ensure safety, health, hygiene and pest management and manage team.

Qualifications

• NQF 4 or Grade 12 or similar relevant qualification
• Trade Test certificate for Wheat Milling
• Minimum of 4 years experience

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Responsibilities

• Monitor workload and assign work lists to users in the WMS.
• Release tasks as per picking sequence provided by Third Party Transporter and the Key Acc Controller/Manager.
• Monitor stock movement by staff to manage warehouse inventory record.
• Monitor WMS dashboard to ensure compliance by staff.
• Ensure that staff adheres to the WMS roles as per SOP.
• Act as a support to the warehouse staff and ensure compliance with the warehouse procedures.
• Monitor and publish reports for the warehouse staff.
• Control the issuing of shipping documents to Third Party Transporter and warehouse staff.
• Control and issue the RDT’s to staff as per the procedure.
• Co-ordinate all staging loads to be demarcated and prepared to be ready for checking and loading.

Cost:

• Manage Pallet control.
• Ensure no outstanding pallets to be written off.
• Manage overtime by proper planning.
• Manage absenteeism.
• Ensure limited use of contract labour (only where justified and approved by HR).
• Manage all Warehouse assets.
• Ensure no outstanding PODs (Proof of Delivery) or Credit Notes (CNs).
• Deliver on Productivity Targets.

Service:

• Ensure 95% Service Level (Fill rate).
• Ensure 95% On time Delivery.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of delays to pro-actively manage customers.
• Track Cut cases % (cases cut from order versus original order processed) with loss tree analysis monthly.

Quality:

• Manage stock rotation to ensure no write offs for expired/rotation stock.
• Maintain IRA (Inventory Record Accuracy) of 95%.
• Daily inventory health checks to be reported.
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene practices inside/outside facilities.
• Ensure 100% adherence to Health, Safety and foodsafety procedures and regulations.
• Manage and track all non conforming quality issues for escalation and resolution.

People:

• Managing staff performance and take corrective action. 
• Identify training needs for warehouse staff.
• Manage contract labour (where justified) and ensure source documentation is validated on hours worked/overtime etc.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics or related would be preferable
• Warehouse Management System
• Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook
• Computer Literacy
• People Management Skills
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a FMCG
• Distribution and warehouse environment