Project Manager - Plant Process & Utility - (Remote) 50% Travel

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We are PepsiCo Supply Chain.

We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, who “Dare To Level Up” the Status Quo. We are the groundbreakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.

We are a Diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker, and Gatorade.

We WIN with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety…all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products.

At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing as individuals and in teams to strengthen the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands?

Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: What makes you unique makes us better!

Location: Remote - Prefer Midwest or East - 50% Travel - Must Be Close to a Major Airport

Provide engineering support to PBNA Supply Chain, by working on major capital capacity, innovation, and cost management projects as well as infrastructure work and strategic initiatives. The individual in this position will provide capital project management and/or project oversight for major CAPEX approvals at PBNA manufacturing locations. This position works closely with Operations, Plant Maintenance, EHS, Procurement and external suppliers. This position is responsible for driving standardization and serving as a technical liaison to plants.

• Proven capital project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High proficiency in negotiating with vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Functional excellence in process and utility systems (wastewater, refrigeration (ammonia/glycol/freon), water treatment, high pressure compressed air, nitrogen, CO2, thermal process systems, etc.)
• Proven leadership in troubleshooting/problem solving in manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain capital plan for utility obsolescence
• Solid understanding of finance, product/project cost tracking and reporting.
• Self-motivated, results & action oriented.
• Strong team building skills required to manage and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience in managing direct reports, exempt and non-exempt.
• Computer skills to include familiarity with computer maintenance management systems, reporting/tracking software, Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD etc.
• Proficiency with basics of finance, product cost accounting and statistical process control. Able to effectively manage and track project spending and report financials on a regular basis
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a high-speed bottling manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of plant maintenance operations.
• Individual project CAPEX expenditure experience should be at least $5MM
• Ability to travel; individual can expect to be out of the office up to 30% of the time.
  
  

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven capital project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in negotiating with vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Proven leadership in troubleshooting/problem solving in the manufacturing environment (PET Bottle and Can Lines).
• Understanding of finance, product/project cost tracking and reporting.
• Self-motivated, results & action oriented.
• Solid team building skills; able to manage and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in managing direct reports, exempt and non-exempt.
• Computer skills to include proficiency with computer maintenance management systems, reporting/tracking software, Excel, Microsoft Project, etc.
  
  

EEO Statement

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