Responsibilities/Duties:

Purpose of Job: Supports the VP Manufacturing, Plant Managers, and Warehouse managers with setting and measuring KPIs, P&L management, vendor management, developing strategy and processes to improve efficiency and cost, and management of key initiatives and projects relating to sustainability, supply chain management, manufacturing, and distribution. Additionally, the position will assist in the development of KPI dashboards and quarterly business reviews to present to internal and external business leaders.

Job Duties:

• Manages and leads projects, creates project timelines, defines deliverables and metrics, manages project budgets, manages vendor selection and purchasing of resources. Manages ongoing vendor relationship and activities.
• Develops and updates weekly, period, and quarterly KPI, OKR, OEE, and other reporting, analyzes reports to identify areas of opportunity. Builds executive summaries for functional heads and executive leadership. Facilitates executive review meetings and communication of priorities.
• Develops and implements new processes related to manufacturing operations, documents processes through SOP or work instruction/job aid management, works to maximize efficiency and output while minimizing costs.
• Partners with functional managers to create baseline AOP budgets for manufacturing plants. Forecasts and analyzes functional needs to allow for calendarization of costs across the fiscal year for more accurate cost and labor accounting.
• Manages and leads manufacturing related sustainability initiatives. Develops new processes and procedures, influences Plant Management and manufacturing teams to ensure adoption of processes and success of sustainability targets.
• Develops and maintains Plant/Manufacturing Quality scorecards; addresses opportunity areas and develops recommendations for improvement. Works with PepsiCo and other peer bottlers and vendors to implement best practices to ensure excellent standard of quality for manufactured products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or Accounting preferred.
• Associates Degree in Business Administration or Accounting plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in administration in a production or operations environment required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook required.
• Very strong proficiency in MS Excel required.
• Experience with SAP (or other ERP) preferred.
• An aptitude to learn new software applications as needed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to handle detailed work accurately and quickly.
• Comfortable working in production and warehouse environments with automated and manual equipment and machinery.
• Able to meet deadlines on multiple projects and work in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Good interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail; must be a self-starter with the ability to work without daily supervision.
• Strong analytic skills and an understanding of economics and financial concepts.
• Must be able to travel as needed.
• Able to work hours, shifts, and days necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.