Operations Manager

Overview About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. Responsibilities What we're looking for: To manage and control daily and weekly demand requirements within the manufacturing environment on a shift basis in such a way that it drives cost, quality, and efficiency. The jobholder makes decisions that influence daily & weekly production performance and productivity and balances several variables to the required service level of sales Accountabilities: The management of quality product through continual monitoring of the line performance through the optimization of quality vs. cost relationship. Effective utilisation of labour hours to maximise product yields and minimise breakage and waste. Ensure that adequate staffing is available to execute operational plans and that manning levels are at specification. 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 standard. Check and ensure that all housekeeping, food safety and occupational safety standards are adhered to. Improve plant audit performance and work environment. Direct supervisory staff (FLMs) in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions. Identify opportunities to improve production processes and/or operating methods. Improve on all quality weak link targets in AOP. Qualifications Experience: Tertiary qualification in Production Management or equivalent Knowledge of quality assurance standards and systems. Computer literate (Access and MS Office) Knowledge of safety regulations Sound Employee relations knowledge Successfully works with others in a Management role: Quality, Facilities, Engineering, Raw Materials Stores and Distribution. Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment of which at least 3 years at managerial level. Acts with Integrity and Inspires trust Proven Technical & Human Relations skills Analytical acumen People management Motivates Others Inclusion Communicates productively Functional Excellence Ability to build a capable team Ability to work under pressure Drive for results Ability to excel in a matrix organization “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act."