Machine Operator

PepsiCo; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage leader is seeking a Process Operator in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. The role involves operating and maintaining process lines to achieve production efficiency and ensuring food safety standards are met. Candidates should have a background in manufacturing with a minimum of two years' experience and the ability to work independently. Joining this energetic team supports innovative growth in a diverse and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of working experience in a manufacturing processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the process line and equipment efficiently to meet production targets.
• Conduct quality wall meetings and maintain hygiene.
• Monitor and minimize energy usage.

Skills

Basic communication skills

Good working attitude

Ability to operate process equipment independently

Education

Industrial training institute (ITI) graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We Are PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ®️, DORITOS ®️, CHEETOS ®️, GATORADE ®️, PEPSI ®️, QUAKER ®️ and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). Pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. Our employees drive our culture. We are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone has a voice.

Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

• The Basic Job of process operator is to run the Process line and equipment systematically and effectively, achieving the production targets by increasing line efficiency and minimizing waste.
• Gather hourly data of process control checks, conduct quality wall meetings, maintain hygiene and housekeeping.
• Alert on food safety hazards and highlight issues to Direct Managers.
• Summarize daily material usage and calculate basic material efficiency, seasoning and oil efficiency in daily summary reports.
• Monitor and minimize energy usage (water, electricity, gas).
• Manage the process workers at assigned stations and maintain good manufacturing practice at all times within the area.
• Operate, control and maintain processing equipment to convert raw materials into final product in accordance with KPIs.

Principal Accountabilities

• Make decisions to maximise output in terms of yield / conversion.
• Repair and maintain necessary processing equipment to sustain line efficiency.
• Have authority to stop production in consultation with the Laboratory Technician if production is out of specification.
• Run the line systematically and efficiently; perform hourly process control checks; conduct quality wall meetings.
• Ensure raw materials are available for the production run near the line; ensure equipment hygiene and good working condition.
• Maintain line/ workstation in good condition; ensure line reaches required efficiency set by the business.
• Achieve material efficiency targets; highlight day-to-day issues to Direct Managers.
• Collect and report material wastages and summarize material usage daily.
• Inform Engineering for equipment maintenance or repair through MP2.
• Manage process workers (breaks, cleaning during changeovers, time in/time out).
• Maintain running patrols and conduct checklists; report health hazards to immediate Direct Manager.
• Ensure quality products are produced at all times and communicate daily issues to other shifts.
• Support IPS audits and Food safety audits; focus on energy utilization (water, gas, electricity).
• Participate in continual improvement of the EHS Management System and ensure compliance with PepsiCo GEHSMS and relevant EHS standards.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skill

• Industrial training institute (ITI) graduate or equivalent.
• Basic communication skills.
• Good working attitude.
• Ability to operate process equipment independently.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of working experience in a manufacturing processing environment, this may be waived in lieu of tertiary background.

Competencies

• Motivational Fit
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Results Focus
• Technical Knowledge