Description

Job Accountabilities:

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for legacy and new beverage/food processing equipment.
• Act as liaison between operators and OEM for process equipment maintenance.
• Attend daily meetings included but not limited to design, workflow, and safety.
• Be able to evaluate work processes with EHS. Must have basic understanding of OSHA standards.
• Troubleshoot process plant equipment. Thorough knowledge production process equipment, conveyors and packaging equipment.
• Considerable experience of working on pumps and motors. Candidate must possess ability to change pumps seals and troubleshoot motor failures.
• Candidate must be familiar with process of switching to multiple change parts to support various packaging within the process equipment.
• Take part in continuous improvement of PepsiCo GEHSMS standards.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills; Ability to interact with various levels of trade.
• Have ability to specify parts needed for efficient and reliable operation of process equipment.
• Food Quality and Safety – Candidate will play a vital role in maintaining relationship between food quality/safety and the maintenance team.
• Act as a champion for all safety procedures and protocols and lead by example in all safety matters
• Adhere to Pepsi R&D “Stop.Think.Do” safety standards.

Critical Competencies:

• Organization, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Technical knowledge of unit operations used in processing of food /beverage products.
• Ability and willingness to perform the technician’s tasks from time to time to: Maintain production schedules, provide training, test equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the phone, online, and in person.
• Teamwork: Ability to manage multiple priorities, think on your feet, and execute with speed
• Initiative and follow through attitude.

• Independent decision maker in a fast paced environment.

• Demonstrated self-confidence and communication skills with a multiple organizational levels and variety of groups, both domestically and internationally.
• Skilled in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word and MS Project a plus.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Prior experience of working on process equipment and conveyance systems.
• 5 years of experience as a mechanic.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Experience in a consumer products research & development function a plus.
• Experience with CMMS is preferable.
  
  

Demonstrated Personal Traits:

• Innovative/Creative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional maturity.
• High energy.
• Assertive.
• Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others)
• Positive, "can do" attitude.