Manufacturing Frontline Manager - Potato & MPP Line

Overview

The Smith's Snackfood Company, part of PepsiCo, is home to some of the world's most recognised and loved brands. As a global FMCG leader, we're passionate about creating great products while investing in our people, communities and the planet.

To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Frontline Manager to join our Night Shift (22:30pm – 06:30am) team within the Potato & Multipack Palletising Department.

This varied and fast-paced role will see you take a balanced approach between engaging and leading your team of 35 frontline operators and managing the administrative aspects of the role from the production office.

Responsibilities

• Management, coaching and development of all processing and packaging personnel within the Potato & Multipack Palletising department, fostering trust, cooperative, positive and efficient work practices within your team.
• Demonstrate and exercise a commitment to promote, develop and improve the health, safety and welfare of your team and the wider PepsiCo employee base.
• Management of annual operating plan objectives: output (true & net efficiency), cost, quality, service, safety, people and environment
• Lead the development and implementation of site performance and continuous improvement plans, driving the culture of continuous improvement within your team.
• Effective management of all inventory under your control (indirect and direct materials)
• Undertake all duties in accordance with company environmental policies and procedures, adhering to environmental management compliance and corporate requirements.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll bring a passion for leading people, driving operational excellence and creating a safe, high-performing team environment. 

• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience within a food manufacturing or production environment.
• A proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced, high-pressure operational settings.
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management and building engaged, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Engineering and Quality.
• A solid understanding of HACCP, GMP and continuous improvement principles.

For you    

• Attractive Remuneration Package 
• Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio
• Generous leave options (Wellness, Birthday, Volunteer, Parental leave, Leave purchase/Cash out)
• LeasePlan access
• Health & wellbeing programs (Discounted Private Health Insurance, Counselling, Financial Coaching, Flu vaccinations & Skin checks)
• Professional Development Programs & Global career opportunities

 PepsiCo’s Hiring Process: 

• Submit your application 
• Online Assessment 
• Interview(s) / Skills evaluation
• Background checks 
• Decision

PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability. 

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