Overview
Are you looking for a challenging opportunity in an organization with a dynamic, innovative and diverse environment? if so, your future is at PepsiCo.
PepsiCo offers the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 19 different product lines that generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales each. Our main businesses -- Quaker, Gatorade, Frito-Lay, and Pepsi Cola -- also make hundreds of other enjoyable foods and beverages that are respected household names throughout the world. With net revenues of approximately $60 billion, PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment, including by conserving energy and water usage, and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support, and invest in the local communities where we operate.
Frito-Lay, a key business unit within PepsiCo, is a market leader in the snack food industry. We are the makers of some of America's favorite snack foods including, FRITOS®, LAY'S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, AND TOSTITOS®.
Currently we are looking for our next: Facility Opertions Manager (FOM)
A Facility Operations Manager (FOM) plays a vital role in the Frito-Lay supply chain, driving results and managing change related to all operations functions at a Distribution Center site. Specifically, a FOM at Frito-Lay has three overarching responsibilities: people and team development, site management, and customer service
Responsibilities
People and Team Development:
Interview, hire, and coordinate training for all warehouse team members. Team members are responsible for a number of functions within the Distribution Center: receiving product from manufacturing and moving product within the warehouse; preparing customer orders for delivery; moving full cases or picking and packing an individual mix of product into a caseDevelop a cohesive and empowered team of 20 - 35 employees with the technical and problem solving skills to execute daily tasks as efficiently as possible. A FOM's role in this process occurs through three Run Right Venues (alongside presence on the floor). Pre-shift and mid-shift meetings are utilized as touch points to gain a pulse of the team and encourage and motivate the team multiple times each day. Flight Plan Reviews are more formal meetings each period to drive the team towards period and quarterly plan goalsManage all day-to-day people issues such as crewing, safety, specific employee issues, etc. Provide coaching through work withs and administer corrective action as needed
Site Management:
Meet cost parameters and execute service targets and objectives through daily management of direct and indirect expenses. Direct expenses include labor efficiency (how many cases are outputted per hour worked) and accuracy (packing cases in a complete and exact manner). Additionally all indirect expenses must be maintained, such as supplies, utilities, leases, etcEnsure site regulatory compliance with OSHA, DOT, FDA, and EPAManage warehouse space from both inventory and safety standpoints. In terms of inventory, ensure that pallets and cases are in appropriate lines and that all picking modules are replenished with product. From a safety perspective, ensure that all pallets, forklifts, trash cans, etc. follow the site 5S plan (if currently in place). Be especially cognizant of pallets and product on 2nd and 3rd tiers, as mistakes at these levels could have serious safety implicationsFacilitate and execute site acceleration each year to continuously improve. Site acceleration occurs when a team of labor experts analyze current practices and develop action plans to improve efficiency and productivity
Customer Service:
Serve as a liaison with manufacturing and general suppliersAccurately and properly provide customer service to Sales partners. Specifically, work with Route Sales Representatives (RSRs) on a daily basis to understand product and customer issues. Execute product planning and ordering to ensure product availability without inventory overages. Limit compliance issues to ensure product that is ordered is stocked in warehouse. In addition, limit adjustment issues to ensure cases are packed accurately. Communicate and lead Value in Planning (VIP) process with Sales partners
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
1-3 years experience supervising in a warehouse organizationBachelors Degree in Operations Management, Logistics, or Engineering preferredAbility to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends2nd shift (2-10PM or 3-11PM) The shift will start after noonSunday - Thursday or Monday to Friday (no saturdays)Demonstrated people and leadership skills with track record of achieving positive business resultsAbility to work in a fast paced, high intensity environmentAbility to support off shifts as requiredQualified Candidates Will Possess:
Project management and organizational skillsExperience with expectation setting and progressive disciplineStrong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to give and take directionStrong Problem-solving skillsExcellent oral and written communication skills
Physical Requirements:
Frequent standing, sitting, and walkingAbility to lift up to 20 pounds (occasionally)Must be able to see (depth perception, near acuity, and far acuity) and hearMust be able to maneuver safely around moving equipment and/or in congested manufacturing areasMust be able to tolerate extreme temperatures (hot and/or cold depending upon season and plant location)Must pass a drug screen and background checkMust be able to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, ear plugs/muffs, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves/boots, etcMust tolerate exposed to various packaging materials, raw ingredients, seasonings, cleaning chemicals, lubricants, etc
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
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