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Front Line Manager (Non PC) - Parow Plant SnacksFull job descriptionOverview:We are PepsiCoPepsiCo is proud to be one of the worlds 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 Lays, 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 were looking for:We are looking for a Production Front-Line Manager to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Parow, Western Cape reporting to the Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for motivating and guiding a team of technicians and front line staff, in either processing or packaging, in order to achieve required outputs against cost, quality, service and people. In addition, the Front Line Manager must have the ability to lead plant improvement & process improvement projects in order to deliver better than planned results.The role will be responsible for the following: Manage the production process as well as the staff compliment, in processing or packaging, to ensure that the daily as well as weekly plan is on target.Ensure that you achieve Material efficiencies and achieve True effeciencies, Net effecienciesEnsure that the achievement of Plant KPIs amongst others of cost, service, quality and people are maintained as per the PDR.Coach and mentor staff to perform to potentialFacilitate a smooth shift, as well as an efficient shift handover.Ensure that a comprehensive shift report is completed in line with the demands of Access.Ensure compliance to Quality as well as maintain Food Safety standards, with the support of key stakeholders.Ensure compliance in respect of safety standards and adhereance thereof.Abilty to initiate, drive and lead projects.Qualifications:What will qualify you for the roleTertiary qualification in Production, Operations Manager or Industrial Engineering or related field.3 years Previous Managerial/Supervisory experience in an FMCG environmentFood Manufacturing environment is advantageousThe incumbent must have extensive knowledge and application of SAP and MS Teams.Computer literate (MS Office)Good report writing skillsKaizen knowledge and application will be advantageousMust be open to working shifts and weekendsReport job

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