Overview We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. We're a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade. We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. The Production Manager is solely responsible for the Production in our Austin, Indiana facility and in conjunction with the Quality, Maintenance & Warehouse Managers responsible for the site productivity and reports directly to the Plant Manager. The Plant has 6 Production Lines, produces 40 million cases annually, and is a 24/7 faciliy. In this role the Production Manager leads activities associated with the manufacturing/production department for the facility. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for an entire business unit across all shifts. The Production Manager will be developing a team consisting of hourly associates and salaried team members. Responsibilities • Ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures • Maintain product quality and sanitation standards. • Optimize operational efficiencies to support the production, warehouse, and shipping of products. • Identify and oversee operational improvements necessary to deliver the site annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed and resources are properly allocated. • Track operational output measures (i.e. efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets • Develop the team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long term performance goals • Deliver effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact • Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist the site team to solve operational issues. Motivate team members to achieve plan goals • Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel • Flex production plans on a shift by shift basis to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies. • Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize scrap loss. • Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts and procedures. • Lead and motivate the operations team in a manner consistent with the site Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles • Coach teams to demonstrate continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies and cost savings initiatives. • Lead the organization in the development of natural work teams. • Regular and predictable attendance at the work site • You will/should have a regular presence on the plant floor • Manager role will require off-shift and weekend work since site is a 24/7 operation and some travel (less than 5%) Compensation & Benefits: •The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,800 - $172,100 based on a full-time schedule. • Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary. • Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually. • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing preferred. Preferably food/beverage experience • Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project. • You should possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in TPM or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, leadership, and statistics/logical problem solving. • Proven working knowledge of the following business enterprises: HSE/quality regulatory compliance, processing/packaging/warehouse operations, maintenance and engineering, ingredient and package material procurement, production planning & deployment, sales and marketing, research and development, and excellent communication, facilitation and influence skills. • Preferred Experience developing hourly and supervisory staff • Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback • Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making • Proven ability to thrive in a results-oriented, meaningful environment • Strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage and get results through mentoring others • Proven ability to coach, facilitate, and inspire team building skills • This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States • Must have a valid driver’s license • Safe driving record strongly preferred 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 If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement