PepsiCo
is a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, with 2005 revenues of
more than $32 billion and more than 157,000 employees.
The company consists of Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages North
America, PepsiCo International and Quaker Foods North America. PepsiCo brands
are available in nearly 200 countries and territories and generate sales at
the retail level of about $85 billion.
PepsiCo offers product choices to meet a broad variety of needs and
preference -- from fun-for-you items to product choices that contribute to
healthier lifestyles.
PepsiCo’s mission is “To be the world's premier consumer products company
focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce healthy
financial rewards to investors as we provide opportunities for growth and
enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in
which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness
and integrity.”
The Pepsi-Cola Technical Manager, Engineering will lead and coordinates cross
functional teams to develop and execute plans and activities required to
successfully launch new Foodservice products on a world-wide basis.
Leverages technical, project management and organizational expertise to
develop business and project plans required for large-scale new product
introductions. Leads, manages and mentors a diverse set of resources in
overcoming technical and business hurdles.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manages Cross-Functional project teams to successfully commercialize and
launch new Foodservice beverages (carbonated and non-carbonated) into Pepsi
bottling plants, Contract Bottling, Franchise Bottling, and Concentrate
Operations
? Develop process specifications that insure manufacturing sustainability and
quality
? Manage and execute all required plant trials from pilot to scale-up and
commercial trials
? Effectively work with cross functional team
- Influence Foodservice work plan: prioritization, manage expectations
on timing & resources
- Leverage Microsoft Office Project for critical path communication
- Identify roles & responsibilities to drive accountability (RACI Charts)
- Conduct appropriate project risk assessments and define a mitigation plan
- Develop knowledge of fountain equipment, product application and customer
requirements
- Leverage knowledge to develop robust commercialization plans
- Lead project team meetings with clear concise communication and timely
action plans
Education & Experience:
Required:
? BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Food Science Engineering. Master?s degree recommended in a complimentary discipline
or equivalent expertise.
? Proven track record of 10 plus years of experience in project management,
commercialization and process engineering and development
Desired:
Experience with Foodservice product applications: food or beverage
formulations and manufacturing operations
Experience with juice and juice base beverage manufacturing a plus
Other Job Requirements:
This position will require flexibility in working hours to set-up and
complete scale?ups, plant trials, audits or plant
startups that may extend past typical working hours.
Field Travel will be required (international). Estimated 35%.
Additional Information:
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