OverviewThe Automation Ops Support Leader is responsible for leading, maintaining, and improving warehouse automation system reliability, capability, and operational stability. Programs and governance developed/applied to address losses and improve reliability. Partnerships with engineering, project teams, site resources/maintenance, IT, Finance, and automation vendors will be critical in problem identification to improve operational efficiencies and throughput.
Responsibilities- Provide weekly, Period, YTD updates to the operation/key stakeholders including performance, downtime trend analysis, improvement planning, fault/error code analysis, and open help desk tickets
- Correct trends with early intervention; coordinate support, resources, and escalation
- Provide governance supporting "health" of automation technology with annual technical audits and control for systems and equipment
- 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
- Ensure training provided during project and post install remain relevant to applications and align to operational program support strategies
- Working/skilled knowledge of
- TPM pillars - AM, PM, FI, EM
- LSS methodologies
- Project Management Processes
- CQV process - Commissioning, Qualification, Verification
Compensation and Benefits:- The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
- Location confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- 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
- 5-10+ years' experience in Beverage/Food field operations, Process Improvement Engineer background strongly preferred
- Understanding of warehouse automation, AGV/ATLS/ASRS preferred
- Electromechanical experience in Automation preferred
- Understanding of hydraulic and electrical schematics preferred
- Experience with product/vendor manuals
- 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
- Required to be based out of Headquarters location or Automated Facility
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