Job Description
Overview:
The Deployment Associate will be part of a team with responsibility for successfully deploying automation technology at a facility, executing the Site Readiness, Training, Implementation, Change Management, and Hyper Care Support Plans (includes site metric analysis and issue documentation and resolution). There will be a total of 218 Site deployments by multiple Site Deployment teams with concurrent deployments being executed across the PSP horizon.
Responsibilities:
The Site Deployment Associates will play a lead role in executing the automation initiatives assigned to. In addition to having responsibility as a deployment team member, they will execute the detailed implementation plan at each site.
Support site preparation infrastructure work required for each project, partnering with engineering and site project team members- Support the Site Readiness execution ensuring that site is ready for deployment. Readiness checklist drives site specific work plans
- Support the EM (Early Management) process as required
- Support the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) process as required
- Support the execution of the initiative deployment ensuring successful system start up on time and on budget
- Own the coordination of training delivery as sites prepare for go-lives or new users are on-boarded into automation roles
- Support IT Integration testing and the functional design process
- Identify and resolve issues & risks
- Support change management process
- Manage multiple active projects simultaneously
- Define gaps and create action plans as needed to ensure operational sustainability post implementation
- Significant travel required with commitment to successful deployments often requiring long work weeks and weekends
Compensation and Benefits:
The expected compensation range for this position is between $68,000 - $ 113,850 based on a full-time schedule- Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 8% 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
Qualifications:
- 4+ years Logistics/Warehousing experience
- Proven results in leading warehouse operations and utilizing tools and processes
- Ability to travel > 80% of time
- Exceptional work ethic
- Ability to multi-task and thrive under pressure
- 2+ years experience in project management preferred but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Differentiating Competencies Required:
Ability to interact effectively with frontline employees and site management teams- Ability to motivate team for successful results
- Experience working with engineering resources
- Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter
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