Regional Lead Packaging Engineer

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. 

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. 

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. 

Regional Lead Packaging Engineer Main Purpose:

• Provide support to guarantee Strategic Productivity Plan targets both related to Packaging “Do Better”    Process Productivity as well as True Efficiency plan for LATAM.
• Support TE improvement with follow up of focused actions to assure completion of identified plans according to multiple initiatives like deep dives, waste events and TE check points.
• Support platform (Packaging) on technical expertise and network – “Translation” of global standards into standard procedures for plants – act as a point of support for operations in all matters related to packaging process.
• Implement programs to deliver technical and process capabilities to field operations (e.g., Operator Training and SET trainings, Line Audits – through structured and standardized approaches like PBT and formal technical guidance).
• Incentives, coordinate, and implement new best practices and Breakthrough Innovation for field operations.
• Support performance plans for the region against KPI opportunities (weigh efficiency, Line efficiency, Film Efficiency, Overpack and finished product waste) reflecting on world class deliverables for cost, quality, safety and people capability areas.

Accountabilities

• Deployment of programs to deliver technical and operational capabilities to packaging field teams of LATAM North (Process Capability, Technical Competence and Best Practice Roll Out). Making decisions (MD)-Execute actions (EA)
• Deploy tactical plans to improve performance in Cost and Quality within Field Operations in Latam North, for packaging platform Execute actions (EA)-Provide assessment (PA)
• Support the Productivity regional leader on Starworld program agenda and deliverables (Cross packaging IPS Audits, Regional PBT training leadership, folowup on actions coming from multiple process improvements sources). (MD)-(EA)
• Lead the IPS ( Improved Performance and Specifications) audit process for all sites for packaging platform by:

• Defining and aligning the audit agenda with the Latam Operations Plant Managers & Directors.
• Providing regular technicals updates on the Global audit Framework based PepsiCo´s internal guidance to ensure technical alignment of production lines to meet global standards.
• Leading the interaction (and define accountabitlites) with Quality, HSE, Manteinance & Productivity Operations leaders.
• Defining and ensuring compliance on the resulting action plan (coming from audit results) to improve lines conditions enabling – and consequently improving - performance.
• Identifying efficiencies / costs by analyzing gaps vs global IPS standards and regional best in class benchmark.
• Providing visibility to Sr. Leadership (VPs, Directors, Excomms) through technical audit reports.

• Define and lead the annual technical capability program “Performance Based Training (PBT)” for Packaging across Latam  by:

• Leading the Train the Trainers “Performance Based Training (PBT)” Program acting as the single point person for Latam.
• Delivering the annual mandatory training  certification that impact on the SETS roles (Site Expert and Trainer) for all sites across Latam.
• Ensuring Capability Program Internal replication at site level which implies Certified Trainers delivering trainings to Line Operators, Quality Facilitators, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors.
• Managing Global PBT Manuals including the development of regional / local specific addemdums. Translation and interpretation of technical content and global guidances.

• Lead Finished Waste events (line waste reduction tool) as technical expert for Packging platform to drive improvement plans optimizing both Waste and True Efficiency across LATAM North: 
• Coordinate prework process to assure proper opportunity prioritization aligning scope for site intervention execution (maximizing value of activities during Waste event).
• Lead team activities during Finished Waste interventions assuring full compliance with initiative deliverables (comprehensive improvement plans with clear resulting Productivity targets).
• Deploy a follow-up process assuring compliance with defined action plan and effectiveness of improvements executed.
• Maintain standards for packaging process and Performance Based Training. (MD)-(EA)
• Provide support to field operations teams on technical issues beyond the capability of the plants. (PA)
• Coach and Develop Packaging SET’s through their Personal Development Plans. (EA)
• Support Field KPIs governance process to assure improvement and related Productivity (Packging eff-TE). (EA)-(PA)
• Provide technical and functional support for deployment of tools to LATAM Ops across the Packaging platform to address TE/MOH related opportunities / provide information and data validation for DVC initiatives . (EA)-(PA)
• Develop technical manuals and training material for horizontal packaging Systems (C&C) to support field technical teams, PMOs trainings and technical procedures in Manufacturing Sites.
• Constant update of technical manual and training materials for vertical packaging systems (Salty) to support field technical teams, PMOs trainings and technical procedures in manufdacturing Sites.

Key Skills/Experience Required

• Resource with ideal 2-4 years product / process / technical experience.
• In depth knowledge of Packaging and Packaging technologies, as well as process factors impacting TE for the lines.
• Recognized as Process Packaging Expert (possibly Site Expert Trainer)
• Degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical preferable background) and equivalent work experience.
• Sees unique connections in data, events and trends to anticipate business opportunities and bring them forward as away to mitigate risks to our consumers and damage to our brands - demonstrated technical expert knowledge in packaging process, with training and coaching skills.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with ability to influence others – display trust, openness and transparency with others to deliver commitments when working on shared objectives.
• Ability to interpret technical data and translate into useful and actionable information.
• Results oriented (have shown continuous improvement in deliver results in manufacturing area).
• Takes accountability for actions and learns from mistakes to improve future performance.
• Demonstrates adaptability  and willingness to seek help from others when needed.
• Establish Matrix Relationships, ability to use personal influence, technical knowledge, credibility, respectful and candid approach to get results through others.
• Knowledge in English and Spanish
• Must be willing to travel (Frequently 50% of time)

Differentiating Competencies Required

• Ability to explain complex technical issues/solutions to a non-technical audience.
• Strong analytical skills – ability to analyze issues looking for root cause, interpret complex data and develop action plans for improvement.
• Team Player, self-starter, self-motivating - able to deal with uncertainty and complexity.
• Cultural sensitivity/flexibility in responding to different cultures and our constant changeable business environment.
• Skilled communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to understand and share the feelings of another people – Empaty
• Ability to share vision and encourage others to act as owners of the business – Engagement / Empowerment

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.  

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.   
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.   
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.   
• Specialized training according to the role.   
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.   
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.   
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.   
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.  
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization