Technical Project Manager

PepsiCo 1NA Engineering is seeking a technical project manager to lead the execution of the Frito Lay Plant Warehouse’s Palletizing, Loading Automation, and Board on Floor projects.

• Lead scoping and design recommendations for Frito Lay remote palletizing systems and Loading Automation projects.
• Support installation and start-up activities for new palletizing and loading automation projects
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources.
• Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes.
• Manage, communicate and mitigate project risks.
• Develop, manage and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage multiple simultaneous project deliverables, accelerated timelines and competing priorities
• Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment design offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.
• Develop into a subject matter expert (SME) for Frito Lay’s Loading Automation equipment
• Expected travel: 25% to 40%

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
  
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  
• 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.

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 6-8 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical and computer skills; CAD skills preferred
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Established record of project definition and execution
• Technical curiosity
• Innovative thinking skills to drive transformational change
• Understanding of various warehouse and material handling automation technologies and controls
• Ability to communicate to various levels of the organization
• Warehouse/Distribution Center Operations experience preferred
• Project management experience preferred

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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