ANZ Productivity Lead

PepsiCo; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive bonus

Discounts on Scoopon

Generous leave options

Lease Plan

Private health insurance discount

Financial coaching

Counselling sessions

Flu vaccinations

Skin checks

Professional development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an ANZ Productivity Lead to drive productivity programs across Australia and New Zealand. You will coach project leaders and lead cross-functional teams from ideation to completion, embedding Lean Six Sigma and digital enablers across sites.

Based in Australia, you will partner with SC leadership to deliver measurable improvements, analyse performance data, and influence senior stakeholders. A strong growth mindset and the ability to translate data into actions are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver goals through continuous improvement.
• Strong business acumen linking operational initiatives to financial outcomes.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Effective communication to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience driving cross-functional change and new processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive ANZ supply chain productivity initiatives by identifying and prioritizing improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Productivity and SC leadership to deliver Lean Six Sigma and productivity agenda.
• Analyse operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
• Manage project governance, tracking, and reporting, and productivity performance reviews through PowerSteering and BI tools.
• Support enabling the ANZ SC Digital agenda by translating priority digital solutions into embedded ways of working.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Influence stakeholders

Change management

Supply chain knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.

To continue this success we are looking for an ANZ Productivity Lead to help the delivery of the overall productivity goals through engaging teams and inspiring Operational Excellence. Coach and mentor project leaders while also leading broad cross functional project teams from ideation through to completion. Based in Australia and embedded with the all sites across Australia and New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Drive ANZ Supply Chain productivity initiatives by identifying and prioritizing improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Productivity and Supply Chain leadership to deliver Lean Six Sigma, E2E Waste and Productivity agenda and goals.
• Analyse operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
• Manage project governance, tracking, and reporting, and productivity performance reviews through PowerSteering, enterprise business intelligence tools, Microsoft Office tools, and other applicable tools.
• Support enabling the ANZ SC Digital agenda by translating priority digital solutions into embedded ways of working that strengthen productivity, performance visibility and decision making across sites.

Qualifications

About you:

• Proven ability to deliver business goals through continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational initiatives to commercial and financial outcomes.
• Strong analytical and and problem-solving skills, with experience turning data into actionable insights.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders from frontline teams to senior leaders.
• Experience leading change, implementing new processes, and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain/FMCG operations, Lean Six Sigma principles, and data reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI.

For you:

• Competitive benefits package:
  • Attractive bonus
  • Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio
  • Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out)
  • Lease Plan
• Health & Wellness programs:
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Financial coaching
  • Counselling sessions
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Skin checks
• Professional development programs
• Global career opportunities

About us:

Join us and work with iconic brands like Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi Max, Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Quaker Oats, and Bluebird NZ.

• Recognised as a Top Employer in Australia and New Zealand for the past 4 years
• Family Friendly Certification (AU)
• Australian Disability Network Member

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.

PepsiCo’s hiring process:

1. Submit your application
2. Interview(s) and skills evaluation
3. Online Assessment process
4. Background checks

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