Process Improvement Engineer

PepsiCo; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to lead plant-wide initiatives that boost productivity and efficiency. You will partner with operations, engineering, and quality teams to translate data into actionable roadmaps and sustained improvements.

The role requires building on enterprise CI methodologies and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at a PepsiCo facility.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or relevant degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Track-record of effectively managing projects (Scope, Budget & Schedule) to complete multiple, time sensitive and competing priorities with minimum guidance.
• Ability to cross-functionally partner with and influence/inspire key decision makers in the organization.
• Ability to lead and drive an agenda through the organization to deliver results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels internally and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-wide process improvement projects across the plant.
• Drive productivity and efficiency initiatives aligned with plant and business goals.
• Serve as primary plant contact for strategic projects and productivity improvements.
• Act as the plant point for enterprise initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Strategic Projects, Productivity Leaders, Sustainability teams, and plant leadership.
• Perform loss analysis using standard manufacturing and CI tools.
• Develop and execute large projects to close performance and loss gaps.
• Translate data into clear improvement roadmaps with measurable outcomes.
• Support operations to meet service, flexibility, and efficiency targets.
• Provide insights to improve reliability and throughput.

Skills

Process Improvement

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

BS Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, history makers focused on sustainability and creating global brands. We are ground breakers 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 perform 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 perspectives 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 well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the Possibilities of PepsiCo.

The Process Improvement Engineer (PIE) is responsible for leading plant-wide process improvement initiatives that drive productivity, efficiency, and operational performance. This role supports key factory initiatives while supporting line and functional leaders. The key connection point between plant operations teams enterprise-level projects and plant-based improvement, and maintains enterprise expertise in data-driven, diagnostic problem solving and Continuous Improvement. PIE drives execution of large-scale activities such as value engineering, digital engineering, providing effective insights and actions to deliver sustained improvements. Partners with line and plant leaders to deliver sustainable improvements across the plant.

PIE builds a Continuous Improvement problem solving partnership by leading on-the-floor activities, diagnosing problems, identifying opportunities for loss-elimination, and delivering measurable solutions. This role leads the site to higher and sustainable operating levels, this role offers the opportunity to develop world-class leadership capabilities while mastering the capability to run the business through using analysis into action and delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities

This role is expected to work Monday - Friday with occasional weekend coverage work as needed. The person selected for this role will be expected to report to work at 7:00 am each day.

• Plant-Wide Improvement Leadership focused on Leading horizontal process improvement projects across the plant
• Drive PIB-positive and productivity-focused initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives
• Serve as the primary plant contact for strategic project & productivity and improvement projects
• Act as the plant “dock point” for enterprise or internal initiatives
• Partner with Strategic Projects, Productivity Leaders, Sustainability teams, and plant leadership to ensure alignment and execution
• Support deep-dive business loss analysis using standard manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
• Develop and execute larger projects related to driving true efficiency improvement plans to close performance and loss gaps
• Translate data and insights into clear improvement roadmaps with measurable outcomes
• Support operational teams in meeting service, flexibility, and efficiency targets
• Support operations with downtime and line performance analysis insights to drive improvements
• Identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities
• Partner with operations with actionable insights to improve reliability and throughput
• Work with Production Leaders, Operations, Engineering, Tech Services and Quality teams
• Support capability building in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ensure improvements are embedded and sustained through standard work

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $1,22,850.
• Location confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or relevant degree
• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Track-record of effectively managing projects (Scope, Budget & Schedule) to complete multiple, time sensitive and competing priorities with minimum guidance
• Ability to cross-functionally partner with and influence/inspire key decision makers in the organization
• Ability to lead and drive an agenda through the organization to deliver results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels internally and external vendors

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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