Location Free Remote PBNA Warehouse Automation Deployment Associate (60-75% Travel Required)

This PBNA Warehouse Automation Deployment Resource Leader will report to the One Warehouse Sr. Manager, this role will lead the execution of the One Warehouse Automation Operations initatives to become Faster, Stronger and Better. As a One Warehouse Leader, you will drive Project Management activities to achieve cost targets and improve performance in the areas of warehouse true efficiency (WTE), safety, order quality and warehouse capability while ensuring compliance objectives are met. You will maintain positive employee relations while driving significant change.

The One Warehouse Leader will support multiple locations, including production and satellite sites within their geography, ensure local sites execution of GTM business, coupled with servicing our partners in Production within their area of the division.

Responsibilities

Automation Deployment Resource Leader will have responsibility for successfully deploying automation technology at a facility, executing the Site Readiness, Training, Implementation, Change Management, and Hyper Care Support Plans (includes site metric analysis and issue documentation and resolution). There will be a total of 218 Site deployments by multiple Site Deployment teams with concurrent deployments being executed across the PSP horizon. Warehouse Automation initiatives include Auto Guided Vehicles, Automated Variety Pack Lines, Automated Case Picking Systems, Auto Truck Loading Systems, and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems.

The Automation Deployment Resource Leader will play a lead role in executing the automation initiatives assigned to. In addition to having responsibility as a deployment team member, they will execute the detailed implementation plan at each site.

• Support site preparation infrastructure work required for each project, partnering with engineering and site project team members
• Support the Site Readiness execution ensuring that site is ready for deployment. Readiness checklist drives site specific work plans
• Support the EM (Early Management) process as required
• Support the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) process as required
• Support the execution of the initiative deployment ensuring successful system start up on time and on budget
• Own the coordination of training delivery as sites prepare for go-lives or new users are on-boarded into automation roles
• Support IT Integration testing and the functional design process
• Identify and resolve issues & risks
• Support change management process
• Manage multiple active projects simultaneously
• Define gaps and create action plans as needed to ensure operational sustainability post implementation
• Significant travel required with commitment to successful deployments often requiring long work weeks and potentially some weekends

Qualifications

• 4+ years Logistics/Warehousing experience
• Proven results in leading warehouse operations and utilizing tools and processes
• Ability to travel 60% to 80% of time
• Exceptional work ethic
• Ability to multi-task and thrive under pressure
• 2+ years experience in project management preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Differentiating Competencies Required:

• Ability to interact effectively with frontline employees and site management teams
• Ability to motivate team for successful results
• Experience working with engineering resources

Compensation And Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $68,000 – $113,850 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 10% 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.