Austin, Indiana, United States
17 hours ago
Project Engineering Leader
Overview We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We are 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 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. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. 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 Possibilities of PepsiCo. The Project Engineering Leader will lead Lean Six Sigma and Productivity projects and effectively coordinate these projects with the functional deployment champion and other improvement project teams. Project leadership includes identifying opportunities, defining and financially justifying projects, launching project teams, using good project management to manage team activities, leading teams to execute projects with the problem-solving methodology, tracking project status and results, removing and elevating project barriers, and developing team members. It is also critical to identify integration issues with other projects, processes, and functions and coordinate the improvements with the appropriate project/process owners to accomplish the project goals. Responsibilities Leverage DMAIC and project management approach to lead cross-functional productivity projects Provide productivity project coaching (Green Belts, Kaizen Leaders, Process Improvement Leads, FI Pillar Leads) to help accelerate productivity initiatives Maintain tracking of Productivity initiatives and provide senior leadership with the results and recommendations on corrective action Lead/facilitate project identification (LSS and Non-LSS) to develop productivity pipeline and projects for overall performance improvement Lead productivity project governance processes with teams Ensure projects are integrated with other business activities, improvement projects, and business strategy Ability to work across other functions and business units Identifies opportunities to stretch across functions and seek best practices to drive productivity across the PBNA Supply Chain Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650 Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process 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 Degree, preferably in Engineering or Business, or equivalent work experience 3-5 years of professional-level experience in leading improvement teams Prior supervisory experience is a plus Solid project management skills and team leadership skills Should have knowledge of other functions that provide inputs regularly, i.e., Research and Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Logistics Ability to lead and direct multi-functional improvement teams Must be a results-oriented 'change agent' who is an effective business systems thinker Effectively communicate with all levels to maintain relationships and cooperation in pursuing the Business Unit’s goals Must be able to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to reach consensus around common goals Understand statistical analysis tools/methodology, project management, Lean Six Sigma, quality and basic financial principles and apply them to analyze the planned activities The candidate for this position must be pro-active, analytical, process-driven, with a strong focus on understanding and exceeding the expectations of the customer Previous Black Belt or Green Belt background in Lean Six Sigma desirable Must be willing and able to travel 20% of the time EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 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
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