Job Description

Overview

The Automation Ops Support Manager is responsible for leading, maintaining, and improving warehouse automation system reliability, capability, and operational stability.  Programs and governance developed/applied in order to address repetitive faults and improve asset utilization. 

Partnerships with engineering, project teams, site resources/maintenance, IT, Finance, and automation vendors will be critical in problem identification in order to improve operational efficiencies and throughput. 

Responsibilities

Develop, own, and manage mastery understanding for all processes, uses, and strategies delivering improved efficiencies, utilization, reliability, throughput of automation
Apply reliability expertise to stabilize and improved efficiencies through procedural, operational, or capital improvements in both planned and unplanned downtime/outages
Lead problem solving evaluations that require deeper expertise and root cause analysis identifying problem statements, potential solutions, prioritized actions, timely resolutions
Provide governance supporting “health” of automation technology with regular audits and control for systems and equipment

Working/skilled knowledge of

TPM pillars – AM, PM, FI, EM
­LSS methodologies
­Project Management Processes
­CQV process – Commissioning, Qualification, Verification
­Centerline System management (development, maintenance, change management)

Provide weekly, Period, YTD updates to the operation/key stakeholders including performance, downtime trend analysis, improvement planning, fault/error code analysis, PPH/CPH throughput
Ensure training provided during project and post install remain relevant to applications and align to operational program support strategies

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,800 - $172,100 based on a full-time schedule.
Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 12% 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

Bachelor's degree in Warehousing, Engineering, Supply Chain Optimization
7-10+ years experience in warehouse field operations strongly preferred
Understanding of warehouse automation, ACP preferred
Proven track record with LSS, TPM, and/or continuous improvement methodologies
Analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required
Process oriented with drive for sustainable results
Strong organizational skills
Leadership and management skills required
Influence/inspire key decision makers
Motivated, self-starter able to navigate ambiguity to resolve issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel >75% of the time