Job Description

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're looking for a Production Manager I to join the team in Brits. The main purpose of the role is


to manage the various production activities of one manufacturing unit or factory through subordinate supervisors and controllers in order to achieve planned production targets and to ensure the effective use of available resources. Responsible for the formulation of the production programme and accurate inventory/stock management.

Accountabilities:Managed and controlled product quality assurance Controlled production processes and optimised raw/packaging material stock levels Managed costs - labour, materials and utilities Optimised operation with sustained high efficiencies. Ensured safety, health & hygiene Drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve productivity targets Participate in capital projects justifications

Qualifications:

What will qualify you for the role:

Six years relevant experience within the manufacturing environment Degree and/or Diploma in Engineering , Production Management or similar qualification Experience with FSSC22000 audits Experience in Managing a team (Must Have) and ability to interact across all business levels FMCG experience

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"