Packaging Leader Digital Twin

Job description

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

 

Join PepsiCo and dare to transform! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.

 

Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries. In

 

PepsiCo Mexico is one of the most important consumer products companies in the country. Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years.

 

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The Opportunity

 

This role owns and lead Manufacturing 4.0 Vision/Strategy for LATAM focused on the End to End deployment of AI driven solution such as Packaging Digital Twin for PC & TC lines, as well as real-time interconnected performance systems to deliver consistent manufacturing performance with better costs assuring full customer satisfaction. Also this rol will be the responsible for validate required resources, investment/benefits, scheduling all test cases & real time trials and defining the new operational model needed for sustained performance after project deployment.

Smart Projects Manager will be responsible for establish and deploy collaboration workflows/strategic forums with key partners to assure both compliance with Productivity deliverables and capability for future Business Growth:

·  Latam Ops Leaders/Global OPS on aligning strategic priorities focused on delivering Business objectives and new Manufacturing 4.0 vision around Digital Transformation.
·  Engineering/Finance leadership for Capex plan alignment and equipment performance centerlines including Smart Equipment innovations.
·  R&D for alignment on Product specifications and Stardards for new technology deployment.
Responsibilities

Your Impact

 

As Packaging Leader Digital Twin your scope would consist of:

 

·  Lead packaging Digital Twin TC Replication  wave 1 strategy for 6 Salty lines in LATAM (5 countries) for 2024-2026 horizon by:
·  Wave 1: 4 Sites implementation, unlocking capacity by 5% to 7% with USD 2.2MM productivity (Mexico, Brazil, Colombia & Chile) and USD 0.2MM by incremental revenue in Mexico.

 

·  Lead packaging Digital Twin PC Pilot development  wave 1 strategy for 1 Salty lines in Mexico for 2024 YE.

 

·  Assure flawless execution of Technical agenda by:

 

·  Project implementation success criteria definition for each project.
·  Define workflow to guarantee all required information for project success.
·  Lead technical agenda with Steering Committee to assure project functionalities and schedule implementation.
·  Guarantee the networking of the different areas and levels to ensure good communication and information flow.
·  Design resources requirements needed for the development of the projects.
·  Develop standard procedures according to the project workflow.
·  Define and standardize FAT / SAT / CQV Definitions procedures.
·  Align & coordinate AI Driven solution for manufacturing across different sectors such us ENGI / R&D / Quality / SUCH / Global team.

 

·  Lead evolution/change management strategy to transform current people capability approach enabling the development of new technical competence required for the success of “Connected Factory of the Future”, by:
·  Develop a training strategy aligned with Steering Committee to guarantee the necessary knowledge to achieve success criteria with each implementation.
·  Delivering the mandatory training certification that impact on the SME´s roles
·  Deploy and lead the“SME Role Alignment Mapping” across 34 plants in LATAM to drive compliance with SME´s accountabilities and proposed structure.
·  Perform sessions with Ops Directors/VPs to address deviations vs Capability Matrix, and/or management opportunities at site level that compromise Program deliverables.

 

·  Establish and deploy collaboration workflows/strategic forums with key partners to assure both compliances with Productivity deliverables and capability for future Business Growth :
·  Latam Sites VPs / Directors / Managers on aligning strategic priorities focused on delivering Business objectives and new Manufacturing 4.0 vision around AI Driven Solution.
·  Engineering/Finance leaders for Capex plan alignment and schedule implementations
·  R&D / QAQC / HSE for alignment on product specifications and commissioning requirements.

 

THESE MAIN PROCESSES WILL DELIVER AT LEAST 2.4 MMUSD IN ADDITIONAL PRODUCTIVITY, , UNLOCKING +7% CAPACITY, VALLEJO, CERRILLOS, FUNZA, ITU & 7 LAGOAS FOR TC LINES IN THE NEXT 2 YEARS, ADDITIONAL TO DEVELOP PC PILOT FOR VALLEJO LINE.

 

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

 

Experience

 

Hard skills:

·  Degree in Engineering Process / Mechanical / Electronic / Automation.
·  3-4 years of work experience in areas related to manufacturing processes.
·  In-depth functional knowledge of Packaging technologies, as well as process factors impacting TE for the lines.
·  In-depth knowledge of Automation, PLC / Phyton / PowerBI programming.
·  2 years experience of Business Knowledge (retail / manufacturing products)
·  English (Fluent / native) Spanish (Fluent / native).
·  Office Package

 

Soft Skills:

 

·  Developed personal leadership . This role will interact with several stakeholders / functions (Leadership it´s a must to success in the role)
·  Developed Analytical Skills: Capable of perform complex technical cause-effect / Trade Off analysis to develop and deliver integral improvement plans.
·  Training, coaching & Communication skills : Demonstrated technical expert knowledge in packaging technology, with training and coaching skills.
·  Outstanding interpersonal skills (mandatory) with ability to influence others.
·  Results oriented & mission driven (Actively seeking for continuous improvement when delivering results in manufacturing area).
·  Willingness to confront and challenge status Quo . This role must promote / foster improvements.
·  Manage succesfull Matrix Relationships and deploy functional leadership across 13 plants in LATAM, ability to use personal influence, credibility and knowledge to get results through others.

 

·  Communication skills: Ability to explain complex technical issues/solutions to a non-technical audience.
·  Strong analytical skills – ability to analyze issues looking for root cause, interpret complex data and develop action plans for improvement.
·  Matrix Environment leader
·  Team Player, self-starter, self-motivating - able to deal with uncertainty and complexity.
·  Cultural sensitivity/flexibility in responding to different cultures.
·  Presentation abilities.

 

 

 

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

 

 

What can you expect from us:

 

·  Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
·  Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
·  Development programs according to Leadership skills.
·  Specialized training according to the role.
·  Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
·  We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
·  Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
·  A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
·  And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.