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Job Description OverviewAbout 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 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than 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. In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. ResponsibilitiesWhat we’re looking for: Manages the various production activities of one manufacturing unit or factory through subordinate Supervisors and Process Controllers in order to achieve planned production targets and to ensure the effective use of available resources. Reports to Unit ManagerAccountabilities: Managed and controlled product quality assuranceControlled production processes and optimised raw material stock levels, pack material, consumables etcOptimised people, plant, machinery and equipment, ie, Process Feeding, Binders, Fawema, Italpac, FFS, Palletizing incl Robot, Pallet WrappersEnsured safety, health & hygieneApproved and managed capital projects and managed teamManage maintenance schedules in co-operation with Maintenance DeptProvide status reports to direct managerSupervise and motivate all production workersContinually ensure that an effective set of KPIs are in place and monitored that identify the key aspects of operations and drive improvement focus QualificationsExperience:Two to Four years relevant experience within the manufacturing environment in Extrusion processDegree and/or Diploma in Production Management or similar qualificationMust have experience in, Technical Operating Principles of Binder, Fawema, Itelpack, FFS, Palletizer, Robot Palletizer, Conveying Systems (screw, chain conveyors, Elevators and slides, dust collection systems, etcTeam PlayerAbility to manage a teamBusiness planning skillsComputer skills including SAP and MS OfficeProject management skillsExcellent people management skills – Productivity, Descipline, Coaching and Development, Lead by Good example“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act.