• Oversee all aspects of direct reports' performance, encompassing performance reviews, development plans, training needs analysis, motivation, and resource allocation.• Ensure adequate staffing levels align with operational plans and meet specifications.• Uphold discipline in accordance with the disciplinary code and PepsiCo Code of Conduct.• Enforce housekeeping, food safety, and occupational safety standards rigorously.• Provide leadership by conducting regular KPI and variance performance evaluations with teams to address issues, educate, and foster development.• Compile and analyze daily performance data accurately.• Enhance audit performance and work environment, including AIB, Safety, and FSSC standards.• Maintain achievement of key KPIs: cost, service, quality, and people development, as outlined in performance reviews.• Ensure quality compliance and uphold AIB standards with support from the lab technician.• Coordinate 4-hourly QCDM meetings, applying RCA as necessary and escalating key actions promptly.• Coach teams in problem-solving and behavior change to enhance people capability and site KPIs.• Ensure all feedback regarding escalation is communicated within the relevant zone.• Hold Zone owners accountable for closing out actions impacting performance.• Escalate service, performance, or behavioral concerns during shifts to the Shift Operations Manager.• Accountable for achieving key performance metrics outlined in the balanced scorecard (e.g., TE, Waste, Volume Fill, PSA).• Forge strong connections with scheduling and oversee optimized schedule execution.• Conduct investigations on shift-related performance and personnel matters as needed.• Collaborate closely with other functional coordinators to ensure downtime is managed efficiently.

Safety:Manage safety device maintenance and enhance safe working practices and facilities.Focus on reducing facility downtime and enhancing facility stability.Quality:Improve facility stability and reduce downtime through quality initiatives.Cost:Investigate, identify, and implement cost-related improvements aligned with plant targets.Project Management:Lead, plan, and oversee project work, ensuring adherence to safety, health, environmental, and legal standards.Execute project activities in line with Quality and Environmental Management Systems, ISO/SANS standards, and safety regulations.Drive projects to enhance cost efficiency in operations, encompassing areas such as steam, power, water, and automation.Define standards for new projects, including product specifications, quality checks, and SOPs.Design machine parts/systems to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency where applicable.Actively participate in RCA and TPM programs.Develop and update process piping and instrumentation drawings as needed.Identify and implement new technologies to improve operations, conducting technology benchmarks across teams and factories.Support audit readiness and maintain up-to-date engineering documentation and records.Contribute to continuous improvement and optimization of manufacturing processes.Establish standards by creating specifications and maintenance plans for critical production equipment.Provide technical training for relevant parties upon the introduction of new machines.