Pepsico Cranston , RI 02910
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
The Quality Control Manager is accountable for ensuring that the plant follows and adheres to quality protocols and produces the highest quality product. This position will provide a unique opportunity to contributes to the success of PepsiCo Beverages Cranston Rhode Island Manufacturing facility. This individual must set quality performance standards and align the organization to achieve standards. The Quality Manager is responsible for leading Quality Technicians and developing a team of Quality Supervisors, as well as providing leadership in Food Safety and Sanitation. The Quality Control Manager interacts regularly with teams across the plant, communicating quality procedures, developing sustainable practices to maintain superior quality, and ensuring proper Food Safety and Sanitation guidelines are upheld. Direct Reports for this role: 2 Supervisors, 15 Quality Control Technicians. The Plant runs 24/5 with Weekend Shifts as needed.
Responsibilities
Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
Deliver effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact
Demonstrates a working knowledge of production equipment (processing and packaging equipment) and its' related impact on overall quality
Lead food safety team and compliance audits, including FSSC 22000, AIB, QAS
Maintains Good Manufacturing Practices with regards to micro/sanitation, and pest control
Provides technical and process knowledge for water treatment/wastewater, product batching, product testing, package testing and supplier capability
Responsible for site Food Safety Plan and leads food safety audit preparation and execution
Understands and trains others in product attributes and Quality Control testing procedures
Responds to and proactively reduces consumer complaints
Tracks operational output measures (i.e. yield loss, product quality, net contents) anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets.
Utilizes sound judgment in customer and consumer issues and possible crisis management
Sets frontline performance standards providing coaching and feedback to build capability
Ensures compliance with all Health & Safety regulations
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance and Warehouse to assist team to solve operational issues
Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
Motivates team members to achieve plan goals
Identify and lead efforts of product/process quality and cost management opportunities to achieve productivity gains
Ensure all internal and external sanitation is complete and properly meets quality standards
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650 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 or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
Minimum of 2-3 years of Quality Control Experience
Minimum of 2-3 years of People Management Experience
Lean Six Sigma and Project Management Experience preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
Demonstrated planning and organization skills
Demonstrated front-line supervisory skills
Experience in consumer-packaged goods or a related industry a plus
Strong communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and influence management skills
Demonstrated planning and organization skills
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
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