Job Description

Overview:

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio -- including Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker -- consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.


Responsibilities:

What we're looking:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across the site by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and supporting cross-functional initiatives. This role leverages Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.

Accountabilities:

Process Optimization & Performance Improvement Analyze current production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste. Lead and support Lean Six Sigma (LSS) initiatives, including Kaizen projects. Standardize work procedures and promote best practices across operations. Productivity - Cost Reduction & Resource Optimization Develop and implement productivity-saving projects aimed at reducing manufacturing overhead (MOH) and usage costs. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as True Efficiency, Net Efficiency, Yield, and Waste. Collaborate with the LSS Lead to support site-wide productivity initiatives and report on project savings. Project Management Support the projects team with site-based capital expenditure (Capex) projects. Lead internal improvement projects from planning to execution. Coordinate cross-functional activities during shutdown periods to ensure smooth operations. Cross-Functional Site Support Assist the Production Manager with material management (e.g., wheat and packaging). Support the Maintenance team with the ReCon agenda. Contribute to AIB and FSSC compliance through internal audits and action closures. Implement process controls to reduce defects, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and customer complaints. Ensure all improvements comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards. Act as the GEHSMS standard owner for assigned areas. Support R&D initiatives, including trials and data collection. SLA and SOP development and Training of Associates
Qualifications:

What will qualify you for the role:

Degree/Diploma in Engineering Project Management Lean Six Sigma Kaizen Advance Excel and reporting 4 - 5 years' experience

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"