Gerente de Manufatura

**Overview**
- 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 $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ®, DORITOS ®, CHEETOS ®, GATORADE ®, PEPSI ®, QUAKER ® and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 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.
- Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensure adequate production level, according to sales orders on quality and direct cost standards, managing production, quality assurance, maintenance, safety and supplying control function;
- Contribute for Company’s results, through monitoring and control the budget of subordinated areas and establishment of procedures for cost reduction;
- Contribute for Company’s profitability through selection of best alternative for material utilization, manufacturing process control and manpower allocation;
- Conduct the Operations department, aligned it to strategic innovation: CAPEX, development of new products and raw materials and investment in people development and technical improvement, thereby requiring development of new commercial and marketing strategies;
- Ensure industrialization of Mabel products with level of quality and innovation, competitive cost, within the agreed deadline, managing the factories in order to maintain balance between results, dissemination of best practices, internal benchmarking, cohesion of teams and alignment with the business plan;
- Challenges: alignment of structure operation model for all PepsiCo's plants;
- Implement the Operation New model, based on Avante / Motor strategy;
- Identify and provide the resources, participation and responsibilities and authorities for the development of investment different projects (CAPEX Plan).

**Qualifications**
- First Degree or equivalent in Engineering (Chemical/Process/Electrical/Mechanical preferred);
- Ability to develop winning strategies/plans, Understand functional interfaces, Aligns team for action against key priorities;
- Key skills include project/service management, effective communication and selling, negotiation and influencing skills at all levels within the business and demonstrated thought leadership;
- Ability to work in a constantly changing dynamic and challenging environment e.g. Ability to prioritize, cope with ambiguity and solve previously uncharted problems;
- Ability to explain complex technical issues/solutions to a non-technical audience;
- Team Player, self-starter, self-motivating - able to deal with uncertainty and complexity;
- Cultural sensitivity/flexibility in responding to different cultures;
- Strong communication Skills with Front line and Senior leaders;
- Strong knowledge required in Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations programs;
- 7 years’ experience at management level;
- 2 - 3 years’ experience in leading snack production, extrusion process, fried food and quality control;
- Advanced level in English;
- Fluent in Spanish as a must;
- Must be willing to travel.

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**What can you expect from us**:

- A flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life;
- A dynamic and inclusive culture;
- A support team that will foster your professional growth and development;
- Opportunity to work with relevant and impactful projects for the business;
- Opportunity to give back to the community with our volunteer programs;
- Online platform available 24/7 to learn new languages at no cost.
- At PepsiCo, we recognize that supporting diversity and engagement is not just the right thing to do, it's the right thing to do for our business.
- Our company is strongest when we span the entire spectrum of humanity, regardless of how we look, where we come from, or who we love. Talent diversity and an inclusive environment foster employee engagement, promote creativity, and drive innovation. At PepsiCo we offer un