Overview Pepsi Co is on the look-out for an Engineering Programme Manager (Ireland Strategic Capital) to join our global engineering function based in Cork.
We are the concentrate business in Pepsi Co (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of Pepsi Co's mega brands including Gatorade, 7 Up and Pepsi.
We are at the heart of Pepsi Co 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, 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.
Reporting to the Ireland Engineering Manager, this role will be responsible for the delivery of the strategic capital agenda for the Ireland region with overall responsibility for the project execution, capital budget, schedule and delivery of approved projects.
The role will be responsible for delivering all execution activities for the Ireland Strategic Capital Program.Responsibilities Lead the execution of key Strategic Capital Programs in the Ireland area required to deliver capacity and business continuity planning (BCP) for the PCGS business.
Responsible for the safe execution of the Strategic Capital Program of Projects in the Ireland Region.Lead all aspects of execution/construction activities associated with the Ireland area strategic capital program with responsibility for delivering the required KPI's including Safety, Quality, Budget, Cashflow and Schedule.
Implement project management best practice including PM procedures, EHS management, Validation, Risk Management, required to deliver the capital plan.Responsible for delivering the engineering and procurement standards, including technical and commercial aspects, supplier relationships and performance management of the key capital programs.
Identify and develop strategic supplier relationships to support effective management of the PGCS global and local capital requirements.Work with Corporate & local legal resources, in conjunction with PGCS engineers, to ensure that the necessary procedures, contractual documentation, contacts and relationships are in place.
Lead the Change Management agenda to ensure smooth interface and communication with the Ireland Plant Functions, ensuring seamless startup & handover of projects.
Manage a group of staff and contract engineers (10) to ensure the delivery of the Capital program.This role requires technical competency in the automation and operational technology field and the ability to influence key stakeholders to drive change in operational methods and the ability to manage teams of contractors and staff to deliver capital projects to a high standard within committed budget and schedule.
Strong background in the development and implementation of new innovative solutions (robots, AGV's, automated storage and retrieval systems).Qualifications8-12 years process industry experience in engineering with extensive capital project management experience particularly in the area of Execution & Construction Management of large and complex projects.
Degree qualification in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.Demonstrated ability to function effectively in stressful, fast-paced situations, with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to work at all levels in an international organization.