Overview PepsiCo Little Island are hiring aSenior Automation Engineer for apermanent position in Little Island. We are the concentrate business in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage,Nutrition?andSnacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCos mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are at the heart of PepsiCo products consumed everywhere in the world, spanning globally sourcing ingredients to manufacturing and distributing across the globe PGCS is a multi-functional business unit offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Tax, Customs & Trade, R&D,HRand IT.? We want team members who can collaborate in ourfast-paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day automation and manufacturing support to business users throughout the sites. Focus on streamlining, standardisation and improvement of the functions of these systems in the automation of manufacturing processes. Play a key role in the review, approval and execution process of validation protocols Support capital projects, when assigned Development and/or review of URS for process and automation systems. Support IT operations and maintenance groups throughout the organization as an escalation point for technical issues and advice Create and maintain operational as-built documentation for plant control system infrastructure. Through the change control process ensure that changes carried out on the Automation Systems do not compromise the safety, environmental or quality stance of the plant. Constantly re-evaluate the automation environment in the context of available technologies to ensure optimal efficiency and functionality through the potential adoption of improved technology solutions Assists in developing standard data structures and methods to support the ongoing integration of plant floor manufacturing control systems. Proposes modifications to systems, equipment, processes and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency and achieve company goals. Liaise with major equipment vendors to ensure compliance to specifications (e.g. attend kick-off meetings, pre-FAT inspections, etc.). Requirements Engineering degree qualified with minimum 5 years process control, PLC / scada, IT architecture and operations experience, with proven track record of design and delivery of high impact technology solutions Experience in Automation Validation in accordance with GAMP and cGMP. Experience in the development of the following would be advantageous: Allen-Bradley PLCs, Wonderware InTouch, InSQL, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet Ability to manage and prioritize multiple high impact projects simultaneously PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.PepsiCo generated?more than$79 billion?in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than?$1 billion?each in estimated annual retail sales. For the purposes of externaladvertising,we have called this role an Automation Engineer.However please note that the internal jobtitlethe successful candidate will have will beMaint/Eng Sr Engineer
Overview PepsiCo is on the look-out for a Maintenance Shift Associate Supervisor to join our Maintenance function based in Little Island, for a one-year fixed-purpose opportunity. The main objectives of the role are to ensure that the maintenance program and strategies are delivered across the Little Island site. The shift team lead is responsible for ensuring machinery used to produce our concentrate products run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical, and robotic equipment (including software programming) across 24/5 operation with some systems running 24/7. Responsibilities The maintenance shift team lead will coordinate the day to day reactive, preventive maintenance and statutory compliance schedules across shifts. Lead the Maintenance Shift Team in the repair of day-to-day equipment and system issues to minimise downtime. Support the Maintenance continuous improvement culture through team participation in various initiatives across the technical function. The maintenance shift team lead will organise the reactive, preventive maintenance and statutory compliance schedules for plant equipment and facilities across the Little Island site. Co-ordinating the frontline craft shift team on repair and maintenance of facilities and plant equipment across the site, including various contractors/ vendors. This includes review of method statements, risk assessments, LOTO and issuing of work permits and review and signoff of service reports etc. Liaise with production on machine uptime and availability of equipment and drive machine performance through data review and performance metrics of the Maintenance teams across each shift. Lead the Maintenance team in implementing the plant preventive maintenance schedule and ensure preventative maintenance system is kept up to date based on functional KPIs. Provide leadership and supervision to the Maintenance team in the maintenance, repair, modification and continuous improvement, project support, installation and testing of all types of plant equipment and automation systems. Plan out and assign work. This will involve delegation of assigned work task to individual craft members and ensuring timely completion of same. Provide technical support to each function on day-to-day activities and across shift, manage and process high volume of calls and request. Support the maintenance department in problem solving, root cause investigation and major breakdown reports, reliability centred maintenance, update shift handover to reflect daily issues/challenges. Developing robust detailed handover reports at the end of shift and lease with incoming shift on key priorities and watchouts. Support project & equipment handover, ensure all new equipment is added to CMMS and all maintenance work tasks are developed as per recommendation (site requirements, vendor recommendations etc). Support daily/weekly shift meetings and other site initiatives across 24/5 operation. Adhere to all the H&S and Quality requirements in site by actively leading the team in the sites drive to Health and Safety Excellence and culture-based system journey. Ensure delivery of the maintenance weekly plan and compliance to the global monthly Maintenance KPIs. Requirements Min 5 years technical experience in a manufacturing environment with significant people management of frontline unionized employees. Ability to track and manage ordering of supplies, services and spare parts. Solid understanding and experience of Plant and facilities technologies. PLC & SCADA control system. Fire Alarm and fire protection system. Air handling & HVAC system. Boiler and compressed air systems. Computer skills required include MS Office/ Excel/ PowerPoint/MS Teams. Ability to analyse service reports and statutory compliance requirements and manage multiple priorities in a timely manner, with precise attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Observe HSE regulations, encourages safe working practices and assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Health, Safety and Environmental management. Demonstrated experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (SAP PM).
Overview We are the concentrate team in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCos mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands. We are a global organisation, situated in 16 locations across 9 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. The Technical Function is our team of enabling experts offering knowledge and partnership to functions on specialist subjects including engineering, quality and productivity. They ensure operations and food safety excellence for our team. Could you bring a new dimension to our technical expertise? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level. PepsiCo Little Island are hiring for a Maintenance Mechanical Fitter. Responsibilities Carry out all work safely, cost effectively and to the highest GMP standards. Timely and effective troubleshooting and repair of day-to-day equipment and systems issues. Work with cross functional teams to diagnose causes of system, equipment, or material failures. Participate in Root Cause Analysis events and reports. Support all teams in meeting the plants KPI targets and individual contribution to the functional KPIs through the systemised updating and delivery of SAP KPIs (CMMS data) in a high quality & timely manner Drive/Support all LOTO activities as required. Provide technical support to project teams as and when needed to ensure technical best practice solutions. Partner in Quality, Cost and Service initiatives to drive performance improvement. Recommend process or system modifications. Assist in diagnosing and finding the answers to technical problems. Maximize equipment and plant availability through the root cause identification and subsequent elimination of problems/defects. Implement ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness in both energy usage and of plant/production equipment performance. Demonstrate technical and interpersonal skills. Proactive in delivering results in a production environment. Innovative approach to problem solving. Committed to cGMP with a good understanding of business processes/drivers. Maintenance on all areas of manufacturing and utilities including transfer, handling/sanitizing and processing of bulk liquids and powders. Automated liquid and powder process and filling equipment including robotics, labelling, check-weighing, stretch-wrapping etc. Establish and execute best-in-class practices and participate and support the maintenance improvement programs on site. Working with multiple internal & external stakeholders, primarily Engineering, EHS, Quality & other Global Teams Maintain and support the latest automation technologies PLC & In-Batch. Participation in training requirements to support business needs This training will have the objective of upskilling and Requirements Qualified National Mechanical craft Completion of Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter - MAMF apprenticeship or equivalent. 3+ years industry experience ideally within an industrial manufacturing environment. Demonstrated technical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications. Proactive in delivering results in a production environment. Innovative approach to problem solving. Committed to cGMP with a good understanding of business processes/drivers. A good understanding of the principles of L.O.T.O process. Ability to work shift as per business requirements. A team player with willingness to provide guidance or support to other team members as appropriate. Familiarity and knowledge of Plant technology and Process Systems Trouble-shooting, de-bugging, repair and maintenance knowledge with regard to all aspects of plant equipment Shift work may be a requirement as and when the business requires
A global food and beverage company located in County Cork is seeking a Production Planner to oversee production planning and inventory management. The ideal candidate should have experience with SAP, strong analytical skills, and a results-oriented mindset. This role involves creating production schedules, managing capacity, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should possess a third level qualification in Supply Chain or a related discipline. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities Production Planning and Scheduling Review MRP requirements, develop production plans to meet these demands Review capacity utilization and manage volume to optimize use of available capacity across plants Develop detailed production schedules by work centre in line with capacity capabilities Create and release Process Orders on SAP in line with production plan for all manufacturing, filling and rework orders Determine and communicate Customer Order confirmation dates & quantities to the respective Customer Service Representative to ensure order fulfilment targets are met Complete reporting requirements for the team & business Inventory management Review product freshness and determine potential usage of ageing product via allocations process Complete monthly excess and obsolescence inventory review and classify potential risk accordingly Identify inventory for disposal and cross change Control and compliance Develop and maintain GCS documentation and ensure full compliance Successfully complete SOX and GCS audits as required Information management Maintain planning master data as required Develop and maintain production order policies (Minimum & Maximum Batch sizes) to optimize plant efficiency and working capital requirements while ensuring product availability to meet Customer demands Training and documentation Provide cover as required across the planning area Ensure a comprehensive set of up-to-date training manuals are in place for each planning area Health and safety A requirement of the role is that you must adhere to all PepsiCo Health & Safety Requirements General Support the development and implementation of OH initiatives within the Planning and Inventory department and across the broader Supply Chain Support development of world class production planning processes and systems Actively look to engage & support Planning and Supply Chain projects as required Actively look to develop and improve Cross Function Engagement Support new product introductions through the provision of timely and accurate information to the NPI processa Qualifications Experience in use of SAP (ECC / APO for MRP). Analytical skills, with a proven ability to problem solve and make quick decisions Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Be capable of working effectively in a team environment Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks, with strong attention to detail Results orientated and commitment to achieving objectives; Ability to work on own initiative Excellent customer awareness and customer focus Third level qualification in Supply Chain or related discipline Proficient Computer skills: MS Office specifically MS Excel Experience working in a FMCG environment #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview PepsiCo Little Island is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer for a permanent position in Little Island. We are the concentrate business in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition, and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands, including Gatorade, 7Up, and Pepsi. We are at the heart of PepsiCo product operations worldwide, spanning global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution. PGCS is a multifunctional business unit offering careers in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Tax, Customs & Trade, R&D, HR, and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast‑paced global organization and are passionate about creating and delivering beloved household brands to markets across the world. Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day automation and manufacturing support to business users throughout the sites, focusing on streamlining, standardization, and improvement of automation functions. Play a key role in the review, approval, and execution process of validation protocols. Support capital projects when assigned. Develop and/or review URS for process and automation systems. Support IT operations and maintenance groups throughout the organization as an escalation point for technical issues and advice. Create and maintain operational as‑built documentation for plant control system infrastructure. Through the change control process ensure that changes carried out on the Automation Systems do not compromise the safety, environmental, or quality stance of the plant. Constantly re‑evaluate the automation environment in the context of available technologies to ensure optimal efficiency and functionality through the potential adoption of improved technology solutions. Assist in developing standard data structures and methods to support the ongoing integration of plant floor manufacturing control systems. Propose modifications to systems, equipment, processes, and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency, and achieve company goals. Liaise with major equipment vendors to ensure compliance with specifications (e.g., attend kick‑off meetings, pre‑FAT inspections, etc.). Qualifications Engineering degree qualified with minimum 5 years of experience in process control, PLC/SCADA, IT architecture, and operations, with a proven track record of designing and delivering high‑impact technology solutions. Experience in Automation Validation in accordance with GAMP and cGMP. Experience in the development of Allen‑Bradley PLC’s, Wonderware InTouch, InSQL, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and EtherNet would be advantageous. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple high‑impact projects simultaneously. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Location & Travel Preferences: Please only apply if you meet the below preferences Within Europe, this role can be based out of Dublin or Geneva. Travel up to 40/50% requirement depending on customer and event requirements. PepsiCo Away From Home (AFH) is a division of PepsiCo that brings the company's portfolio of beverage brands to market across all consumer occasions and locations outside of the Home. The AFH operating environment is complex and highly dynamic, requiring diverse sales and go-to- market systems to meet consumer and operator needs across distinct sub-channels including Restaurants, Workplace and Recreation. The International Away From Home team works across PepsiCo’s international markets (ex North America) and is focused on defining and executing the strategies to win at a total channel and sub- channel level. This includes managing above-market initiatives and working with the Global Groups, Sectors and BUs to translate identified Strategic Deep Dive (SDD) priorities into action across Horizons 1-3. As we continue to expand our presence and reach in high growth strategic growth cells within International AFH, we are seeking an individual who can bring both a strong bias to action to drive Horizon 1 results and execution within identified spaces; while also bringing the strategic focus and long-term thinking to identify the roadmap, programs and capabilities required to deliver sustained performance and step-change across Horizon 2 and 3. This role will focus on two specific elements: Leading the establishment of an International New Business hunting function, including defining target customers, creating wiring/networking plans (with BU + Bottler alignment), directly engaging with target operators and managing the RFP process where applicable, and creating and embedding the frameworks to improve the wider New Business approach for our International markets. Leading the International agenda (Sub-channel strategy, playbooks, activation and customer engagement plans) for emerging sub-channels including Workplace and Gas. This role will be fundamental to the success of delivering against a key PSP Away from Home Growth Cell of driving growth in attractive and strategic channels and accounts. To succeed, they must show a strong combination of strategic thinking capabilities as well as a hands-on relationship building skills. Further, the role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to conceptualize plans from scratch to help to grow our business. Travel: Travel up to 40/50% requirement depending on customer and event requirements. This role can be remote/ location free for the following markets - South Africa, Middle East, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Within Europe, this role can be based out of Dublin or Geneva. We are open to consider applications from other locations/sector on top of those included in the posting. Responsibilities New Business To define (in partnership with market and channel leads) strategic global and multi-market operators in specific growth cells and targeted sub-channels, and directly lead the engagement with these operators to win new business, whether through a formal RFP process, a direct negotiation at multi-market level, or the co-ordination of local agreements To lead the full E2E new business process (leveraging 10 Step Hunting model) for said targets. To co-ordinate, with Sector and market leads, the engagement process with existing strategic regional partners, with a view to creating/extending partnerships with them in other regions To define and the embed the DICE/WOW for multi-market new business engagement. To identify (in partnership with markets/Sectors) high-growth operators (including Private Equity funds, Venture Capital and other relevant players) and actively support their expansion and the early stages of their development, building and embedding the processes to identify, nurture, mentor, scale and facilitate multi-market expansion To lead (in partnership with the Capabilities team and Sector/Market/Franchise) the acceleration and embedding of New Business hunting programs to improve the rate of success of new business acquisition across the system Emerging channels Lead the International agenda (Sub-channel strategy, playbooks, activation plans and customer engagement processes/frameworks) for emerging and high-growth sub-channels, including but not limited to Workplace and Gas. Identify and Build (in partnership with the Capabilities + Communities team) the specific communities, capability programs and processes to increase channel understanding, capability and execution Where relevant, define key partners and lead the management of key global/regional relationships, including T2T engagement/co-ordination Qualifications Leading edge FMCG Sales experience gained in blue-chip consumer business (15+ years) Functional Sales Mastery – Extensive experience and understanding across breadth of Sales/Commercial fundamentals Experienced in AFH channels and customers Strong Analytical Skills Financial literacy and acumen Demonstration of working well with cross functional teams to drive brand agendas Channel Strategy: Strong understanding of Consumer/Shopper insights & tools to develop channel wide strategies and plans Strong negotiation skills & experience in delivering in complex environment Strong communication and presentation skills to be able to distill complex data and project plans into clear actionable recommendations for senior management and stakeholders Excellent relationship building, listening & influencing skills, actively seeking & understanding inputs of others to gain broad alignment to ideas Ability to work in a matrix structure across time zones and to build relationships virtually Compelling, powerful communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence Ability to build winning relationships, both internal & external #J-18808-Ljbffr
