Productivity Manager

Auto req ID: 258273BR Job Description PepsiCo’s strength is its people. Winning together is all about respect for one another’s unusual traits, backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Our teams reflect the diversity of our customers and our communities, breaking down barriers and winning awards. Around the world, we're working hard to give people the tastes they crave and the nutrition they need. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. As a global food and beverage company with brands that stand for quality and are respected household names such as Quaker Oats, Tropicana, Gatorade, Lay’s and Pepsi-Cola, we are committed to Performance with Purpose; pushing to be best and fully committed to the people we share the planet with. Are you ready to explore PepsiCo Saudi Snacks Food Limited and be part of this iconic multinational? Seize the day for real life on the job Learning? Enjoy some flexibility that will ensure you are balancing your personal and professional life? Our employees are at the heart of PepsiCo. Through the Company's dedication to Talent Sustainability, we continue to support the development of employees. A possibility, our employment brand, reinforces our dedication to our people; enabling them to reach new heights in their careers and becoming truly world-class talents. PepsiCo is universally recognized as one of the best companies in the world for leadership development. Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to drive operating and transformational productivity across GCC Foods businesses, in manufacturing plants, in Distribution centres, in Go-To-Market systems, and across all P&L lines through (1) Deploying PepsiCo’s Best Practices and Proven Techniques on Productivity, (2) Lifting and Shifting Productivity Ideas across the BU by working closely with the Region/sector Productivity team & counterparts across other regions(3) and Delivering over $5MM in Total System Productivity every year. The incumbent should deliver at least $1MM per year from personally facilitated projects. Key Accountabilities: Lead roll-out of PepsiCo Best Practices and Tools on Productivity. Own GCCF BU LSS approach including alignment of priorities, maintaining project pipeline, capability building plan, and the execution governance Facilitate Lean 6σ (LSS) and TPM sessions to Senior Management and Middle Management to help facilitate and identify productivity opportunities. Work closely with Finance Planning and ensure Global Corporate guidelines and definitions are rolled-out to the businesses consistently. Conduct training and ensure all businesses are cross-calibrated, tracking all projects and reporting timely on progress. Co-facilitate roll-out of Power Steering to all businesses, and drive upgrades to meet requirements of businesses and financial reporting. Facilitate Productivity sessions across BUs to help identify and develop a pipeline of productivity ideas in support of I&GP and AOP. Maximize Lift and Shift opportunity, work closely with the field on developing field-ready tools sets Lead benchmarking exercises, internally within AMESA businesses and externally against other Regions/Sector and industry, to drive further transformational productivity Lead Productivity planning process, challenge and stretch businesses to meet and/ or exceed corporate guidelines on Compressible Productivity. Co-lead development and reporting of BU Performance scorecard, action plans, etc… and drive development of tools to support improvement in key opportunity areas. Work closely with Region/Sector/Global Productivity Leads, Consultants, and drive alignment with the different stakeholders, securing funding and resources. Should be a PMO (Project Mgmts. Officer) for the BU Productivity Council and align local processes and tools to comply with Global direction. Co-lead development of Best Practices and Tools to support Productivity process. Align Global and Local teams; secure funding for development, pilot and roll-out. To implement, sustain and participate in the continual improvement of the OH&S Management System (MS) at area of responsibility in accordance with the legislations, PepsiCo GEHSMS and relevant EHS standards Ensuring proper controls for all hazards and risks associated with all activities/areas are in place and OH&S targets are achieved.
LI-MENA Qualifications/Requirements Minimum 10 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing and supply chain, field, and central roles. Thorough knowledge of LSS and TPM approaches with working experience in this field, LSS Black Belt certification is a must for this role. Extensive leadership experience and capability. Solid understanding of business levers. Go-To-Person on Productivity Process, and Best Practices around Driving Productivity. Significant change management experience. Highly analytical. Ability to work cross-functionally, cross-geographically and across multiple cultures. Strong internal and external communicator, influencer, and negotiator. Ability to set and prioritise short, med, and long-term objectives. Bachelor of Engineering / Science subject.Are you ready? At PepsiCo, every single day is an adventure and an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Apply today and discover the possibilities at PepsiCo. Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Standard Relocation Job Type: Regular