Sr. Process Improvement Leader (MFG)

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Manufacturing Process Improvement professional to independently drive complex improvement initiatives, coach teams, and optimize operations for profitability and efficiency. The role focuses on applying Lean and RCA methodologies to deliver measurable cost savings and process enhancements across a matrix organization.

The incumbent will evaluate operations, implement design changes, and collaborate with production teams to ensure process integrity while

Responsibilities

• This role applies comprehensive knowledge within the Manufacturing Process Improvement area to independently execute complex tasks and initiatives following best practices and methods with minimal oversight.
• Evaluates manufacturing operations to identify areas for efficiency gains and improvement.
• Implements design changes and advanced techniques to optimize performance.
• Coordinates with production teams to resolve challenges and uphold process integrity.
• Employs Lean principles to enhance workflow and productivity.
• Works independently to maintain high-quality deliverables and guide team practices.

Skills

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Data Analysis

Auditing Quality

Control Inventory

Leadership Collaboration

Production Planning

Evaluation

Problem Solving

EHS

Manufacturing Equipment

Job description

Overview

Applies broad knowledge of the Manufacturing Process Improvement area to independently drive the execution of tasks, processes, and projects, delivering solutions requiring a higher degree of autonomy. May coach and/or provide guidance to team members to ensure complex tasks are completed to organizational standards. Responsible for manufacturing operational improvement and cost savings to improve the organization's profitability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

This job applies comprehensive knowledge within the Manufacturing Process Improvement area to independently execute complex tasks and initiatives following best practices and methods with minimal oversight.

• Evaluates manufacturing operations to identify areas for efficiency gains and improvement.
• Implements design changes and advanced techniques to optimize performance.
• Coordinates with production teams to resolve challenges and uphold process integrity.
• Employs Lean principles to enhance workflow and productivity.
• Works independently to maintain high-quality deliverables and guide team practices.
• Contributes to the implementation of key area processes and initiatives, and ensures methods align with the overall functional and business strategy, while operating effectively in a matrix organization to align multiple stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% 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

• Project ManagementRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Data Analysis
• Auditing Quality
• Control Inventory
• Management Organizing
• Leadership Collaboration
• Production Planning
• Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Environment-Health and Safety (EHS)
• Manufacturing Equipment

EEO Statement

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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.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age.

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