Overview:
At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.
At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
Responsibilities:
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Project implementation through coordination and involvement with contractors, partners and the different areas involved in the project.
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Coordinate the operation of PMF, development and implementation of national initiatives established by the Global Engineering Council, the Packaging Automation Task Force, the Horizontal Teams and Controls & Information PepsiCo Global Task Force.
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Be the point contact person for communication, research and implementation feasibilities if any of the decisions of the technical group for vertical packaging, making contact with the group of technicians worldwide and the technical areas of the company.
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Develop engineering talent to meet the needs of the company in the creation and implementation of projects.
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Generate alternatives for the implementation of projects without disrupting the business continuity
- Vertical Packaging Automation and DVC spans the entire geography nationwide with over +8 savory plants and +400 vertical machines in PMF.
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This post should work closely with +300 suppliers and contractors to ensure technological leadership.
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The office handles annually at least +5 project, which are + 5MMUSD/project and include different engineering skills for validation, justification and approval.
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Ensure the right connectivity of the packaging equipment (Primary and Secondary) with the Data Collection systems allocated in the plant (Digital Value Chain)
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Defines and expands automation horizontally among all savory operations, creating a complete strategy between Packaging, packaging automation and Digital Value Chain integration.
Your Impact
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This position has the responsibility to manage and coordinate resources for the implementation of engineering projects of vertical packaging, supporting the continuity of operations, growth and innovation of the company.
- Preparation of annual plan of projects that support the safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement that positively impact the business in the company.
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Preparation of the roadmap for Automation in our packaging processes including material handling, product handling, and all packaging related operations.
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This position also supports the Digital Value Chain agenda, making sure that the equipment has the right connectivity and technological possibility to have communication with the IT infrastructure and ERP within the plant operations.
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To identify operational priorities within his team, whilst negotiating and coordinating the necessary cross-functional and external resources needed to deliver agreed programs within the agreed timeframe.
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To leverage a combination of functional and business expertise to identify, scope and execute initiatives to reduce cost and hence drive sustainable profit growth within the region.
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Ensure that all global standards regarding “Machinery and Equipment Safety Standards” are met for all machinery used in the primary/secondary packaging for our snacks production facilities (peanuts, savory, candies).
Qualifications:
Who Are We Looking For?
- Education: Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial)
- Experience in food processing plants.
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+8yrs of experience in packaging related projects.
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+10 years experience in Engineering (including the different specializations: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental) with critical experience in Operation
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Excellent understanding and application of business knowledge across the broader business environment
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Bilingual, fluent in English.
- Familiarity and comfort with working across varied, diverse, international cultures.
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
What can you expect from us:
We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
