Mfg Plant Manager

PepsiCo Inc.; Konak; On-site; TRY 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. Izmir Plant is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to provide beverage manufacturing leadership, driving Safety, People, Service, Quality, Cost and Sustainability metrics.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage the Site Leadership Team, and oversee annual budgets, Capex, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will ensure compliance with GEHSMS and ISO 14001, develop the capability calendar, and collaborate with HR and Supply Chain to optimize production and labor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Fluent in English and Turkish (written and spoken).
• Minimum 10 years of plant management/production experience.
• Proven experience in managing unionized labor relations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Sustainability, Project Management and continuous improvement functions.
• Manage Site Leadership Team and budgeting processes (Direct Labor, MOH, Capex).
• Develop capacity & demand planning with Supply Chain involvement.
• Oversee Plant Capex, sustainability initiatives and ERP program rollout.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and GEHSMS compliance; lead environmental management activities.
• Drive OHS and organizational capability development; report monthly savings and improvements.

Skills

English & Turkish fluency

Leadership

Change management

Continuous improvement

Strategic decision making

People management

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Pepsi, Lay’s and Lipton Ice Tea, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. We are looking for a Plant Manager for our İzmir Plant who will be responsible to provide beverage manufacturing leadership, direction and drive performance excellence, delivering against a balanced scorecard comprising Safety, People, Service, Quality, Cost & Sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Production, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Sustainability, Project Management & continuous improvement functions in plant
• Lead & manage the “Site Leadership Team” of the Plant
• For each Annual operating plan & strategy process, make the Direct Labor, MOH & Capex budgets, confirm within Manufacturing Lead Team and meet annual and mid-month forecasts
• As part of those processes, develop best product, capacity & demand split between beverage plants taking into account minimum production cost & minimum investment with the involvement of Supply Chain Department
• Lead Plant Capex within the agreed phasing & implementation plan
• Lead Plant Sustainability agenda including ERP program in the plant
• Construct partnership with Plant for including in the overall management of the plant
• Letting Plant HR Manager doing the liaison, coach and direct all plant relations with the surrounding legal commune and intervene in critical cases
• Lead ongoing quality programs: HACCP, AIB, VA, Consumer Complaints, etc.
• Lead “Product Safety” & “Product Recall” task forces as per implied by current Crisis Management Organization in the company on behalf (Manufacturing)
• Contribute to ongoing Starfleet and site expert trainer programs in the region
• Launch the plant scorecard & Ops Report every month, identify rooms for improvement and follow up on forward & corrective actions
• Develop the Capability Calendar and Manufacturing Activity Calendar with SLT and keep those calendars linked to ongoing MoH forecasts
  • Be the key driver of OHS & org cap development in the plant
  • Lead the company-wide “Funding the Growth Program” & report savings each month to MU & Business Unit
  • Maintain best control standards for technical material management & scheduling
• Meet the requirements of GEHSMS and ISO 14001 Environmental Management system procedures and instructions both himself and his direct reports
• Provide sources to create, implement, continue to improve the GEHSMS and ISO 14001 Environmental Management system
• Preside the Management Review Meeting, review the performance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Fluent in English & Turkish (written & spoken)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in plant management/production
• Strong experience in managing unionized organizations and labor relations
• Result-oriented with strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills
• Ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams; strong people management skills
• Demonstrated leadership in change management, continuous improvement, and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels