Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview The Regional TPM/CI Manager is a critical leader for the PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) organization. This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of TPM implementation plans to exceed the business objectives as deployed by the division leadership team, providing overall coordination for the implementation of TPM/CI principles supporting 3 Regional manufacturing locations - Albany, NY - Cranston, RI - Piscataway, NJ - prefer candidate who lives commutable daily distance daily to 1 of the 3 Manufacturing Plants, but are flexible to move work location to alternate Regional Plant locations if commutable (NJ, NY, CT or RI). ***Location preference will be discussed during interviewing and decided on a case by case basis*** Responsibilities Drive continuous TPM Site Phase progression within all TPM Pillars at the sites this role supports. Including the responsibility for supporting Autonomous Maintenance (AM) / Focused Improvement (FI) / Planned Maintenance (PM) / Early Management (EM)/ kaizen Teams within the Albany, Cranston, Piscataway plants. As a key leader of the Autonomous Maintenance Pillar: Implement and lead the AM pillar support of integrate AM and Natural Work Teams (NWT) capability aimed at KPI improvement. Support the plant's Natural Work Team development through the TPM pillars and through mentoring of teams. As a key leader of the Planned Maintenance (PM) Pillar: Implement and lead the PM pillar and maintenance systems development at all supported manufacturing locations. Lead Focused Improvement / LSS efforts and provide guidance to TPM managers and/or other pillar leaders focusing on process capability, throughput, loss and KPI improvements. Drive team based and data driven culture Qualifications 5-8 years of Food & Beverage Manufacturing CI/TPM experience preferred Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field preferred Must have a working knowledge of Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM) principles within at least one of the following TPM Pillars: Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement or Early Management. Additionally, must have experience in leading or managing the TPM implementation at a manufacturing location. Technical understanding of food / beverage manufacturing processes and compliance requirements preferred Ability to travel 30% - 50% annually Note: Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement