Overview: We are PepsiCo PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
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.
Responsibilities: What we're looking for: We are looking for a Production Manager to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Wadeville. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the management of various production activities like Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale and Efficiency of all the manufacturing units on site through subordinate supervisors and operators in order to achieve planned production targets and to ensure the effective use of available resources. Responsible for the formulation of the production programme, plant maintenance schedules and associates development.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:
Production Management Managed and controlled product quality assurance Controlled production processes Optimised people, plant, machinery and equipment Optimised raw material stock levels Approved and managed capital projects Ensured safety, health & hygiene People and Growth Leadership Approved functional plan Formalised department structure Managed performance of own team Managed talent plan of own team Achieved functional value Systems, Procedures and Practices Implemented functional plan and projects Maintained functional governance, policy, legal & ethics framework Implemented functional best practices Utilised SAP functionality Reported functional information Utilised functional resources Managed functional projects Relationship Results Maintained external stakeholder relations; incl. Unions Established functional network Satisfied 'customers' Utilised service provider network Maintained interdepartmental relations Innovation and Improvement Managed change processes Initiated continuous improvement Functional Competencies: Business communication Time management Problem solving Continuous improvement Proficiency in MS office and SAP Qualifications: What will qualify you for the role: Degree or Diploma in Production management or Engineering 6 years in Production Management role Computer skills including SAP and MS office Knowledge of production processes and principles Knowledge of production scheduling Experience to optimise people, plant, machinery and equipment
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