Process Improvement Engineer

The Process Improvement Engineer (PIE) is responsible for maintaining & improving true efficiency (TE), running efficiency (RE), production system capabilities, and operational stability. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety. The PIE develops mastery of the processes they are assigned to and uses that mastery to deliver improved TE, quality, and yield.

• Oversee the Centerline System management, including its development, maintenance & change management
• Responsible for loss analysis & TE improvement plan development, plan execution leadership, and results tracking
• Facilitate Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project management throughout the plant
• Responsible for rapid changeover activities including principles, target setting, and leading successful efforts reducing changeover time to achieve challenging objectives.
• Oversee analytical troubleshooting & problem solving
• Develop annual operating plan, yield, cullage, and fixed budgets. Coach and train others on these as well.
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Deliver effective change leadership - driving business changes while minimizing people impact
• Support Sustainability/Resources Conservation projects
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
• Understand the fundamental tools & methodologies of the following TPM pillars – FI, AM, PM, EM
• Understand the CQV process – Commissioning, Qualification, Verification process
• Provide weekly, period, and 'Year to Date' reliability and variability downtime analysis support to the operation.
• Apply reliability expertise to stabilize and improve the operation, driving variation down and seeking improved TE through capital, procedural, and
• operational improvements in both planned and unplanned downtime areas.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills through leading meetings, facilitating meetings and preparing written plant communications.
• Assist in plant initiatives and direct line supervision as needed.
• Administer policies and procedures
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
• This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
• This role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally
• This role requires occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionallyThis role may require off-shift and weekend work
• This role may require some travel (less than 5%)

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $84,000 - $140,650.
• 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 10% 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.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
• Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a consumer products manufacturing operation preferred
• Must be self-motivated, results and action oriented.
• Ability to make independent and sound decisions.
• Ability to conduct assessments and audits and evaluate to measure progress.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Business Finance principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
• Strong leadership with the ability to get results through mentoring others
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

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 , 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 age, 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

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