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This position contributes to thesuccess of the Pepsi Beverages Company by directing the production team to meet customer needs and achieve standards related to cost, line efficiencies, waste, safety and productivity. The Production Manager must convert departmental objectives into achievable tasks at the execution level. This individual must set production performance standards and align the organization to achieve standards. This individual is responsible for managing two shifts; union and non-union employees and developing a team of three supervisors. Additionally this role is responsible for developing, implementing and executing a best in class service to sales standard.

Major Tasks, Key Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

Applies knowledge of processes, equipment and system capability to set challenging individual and facility standards within amid-sized plant
Develops Annual Operating Plan for Production
Coaches supervisors to achieve performance standards with regards to safety, line utilization and quality
Manages direct and indirect controllable costs to meet overall cost index target
Tracks key performance indicators/costs, anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets
Oversees and assures facility equipment reliability to minimize downtime
Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for both management and front-line hourly personnel
Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for production, maintenance, and quality control
Ensures compliance with all Health & Safety regulations

Basic Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a high speed manufacturing environment, preferably consumer packaged goods
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a management position
• Demonstrated computer proficiency: Microsoft Suite

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience in consumer packaged products or similar industry
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast paced, changing work environment