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.

Manage the distribution function of a large size operation inclusive of orders and fleet management. To assist with the effective management of the distribution department

Develop and maintain optimum sales and delivery plans. Effectively maximize market share whiles ensuring the availability of products to drive customer satisfaction.

Co-ordinates the activities of various bakeries in order to meet the Plant performance, Quality, EHS, Sustainability and Service standards required. Ensures the efficient use of manpower equipment, and materials. Participates in policy formation. The key performance areas are: 1. Enable the Division to remain competitive by optimizing plant conversion costs and production efficiencies. 2. Optimise service levels to customers. 3. Drive product quality, ensure food safety standards are met and actively driving safety standards in all units. 4. Drive Sustainability agenda at Bakeries.

1. Operations Management - Manufacturing

• Managed and controlled product quality assurance
• Forecasted product demand
• Maintained operations services levels
• Optimised manufacturing & warehousing of core products
• Optimise plant performance – all Manufacturing KPI’s
• Optimised plant, machinery and equipment
• Approved, maintained and achieved working capital budget
• Approved and support capital projects implementation
• Managed productivity delivery

2. People Growth and Leadership

• Approved functional plan
• Formalised department structure
• Managed performance of own team
• Managed talent plan of own team
• Managed pipeline development

3. Systems, Procedures and Practices

• Implemented functional plan and projects
• Maintained functional governance, policy, legal & ethics framework
• Implemented functional best practices and systems
• Utilised SAP functionality
• Reported functional information
• Utilisation of functional resources

4. Relationship Results

• Maintained external stakeholder relations, incl. Customers, OEM’s, Unions
• Maintained internal stakeholders’ relations, incl. Milling, R&D, Sales, Marketing, OU Technical
• Established functional network
• Drive and reduce short loads to improve customer service
• Utilised service provider network
• Maintained interdepartmental relations

5. Innovation and Improvement

• Managed change processes
• Initiated continuous improvement
• Execution and management of new product development

6. Values

• Ownership
• Integrity
• Respect
• Empowerment
• Teamwork
• Consumer and Customer

A 4-year Tertiary Qualification in Food Science, Engineering or Manufacturing. At least 10 years manufacturing experience, 7 of which should be at a senior management level preferably within a Food Processing and unionized environment.

The incumbent will be responsible for the management of activities across multiple food manufacturing sites. The individual must ensure that sites deliver to forecast through the efficient use of manpower, equipment & materials while constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and plant optimization. An ability to analyze and report on data is essential as is the need for strong people management skills, as they will have senior direct reports and full accountability for all plant deliverables. Strong verbal and written communication skills will be a critical in ensuring success in this role. Experience in policy formation is ideal.

The role requires an individual who is self-motivated and able to deliver autonomously. Previous experience within Food manufacturing and the management of a co-packing arrangements will be highly advantageous.

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