PepsiCo Job Vacancy 2026: Excellence Manager (Performance, Productivity & Sustainability)

PepsiCo is seeking a qualified and experienced Excellence Manager (Performance, Productivity & Sustainability) to lead manufacturing performance improvement, productivity initiatives, and environmental sustainability programs at its site in Hageremariam Kesem Woreda, Semen Shewa Zone, Ethiopia.

This role focuses on manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, cost optimization, resource efficiency, and frontline capability development.

Job Overview

• Organization: PepsiCo
• Job Title: Excellence Manager (Performance, Productivity & Sustainability)
• Job Category: Supply Chain
• Duty Station: Hageremariam Kesem Woreda, Semen Shewa Zone, Ethiopia
• Vacancies: 1
• Job Reference Number: 2026-479663
• Experience Required: 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Relocation: Not provided

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage company. This position supports the company's manufacturing excellence and sustainability agenda, with responsibility for improving operational performance, reducing production costs, and advancing environmental targets at the assigned site.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Lead manufacturing performance and productivity initiatives to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Use manufacturing reporting systems and Power BI dashboards to track results and identify performance gaps.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies, including Integrated Work Systems (IWS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, and rapid problem-solving.
• Conduct performance audits and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime, waste, material losses, and production inefficiencies.

2. Productivity and Cost Optimization

• Identify and lead cost-saving projects involving material efficiency, spare-parts localization, energy optimization, and operating expenses.
• Work with Finance to establish project baselines, validate savings, and track financial results.
• Develop and execute productivity improvement plans aligned with site operating targets.

3. Environmental Sustainability

• Lead initiatives to reduce water consumption, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste.
• Develop and monitor sustainability improvement plans aligned with annual operating objectives.
• Track water-use efficiency, waste recycling, and energy-consumption performance.
• Establish and guide site Green Teams to promote resource conservation and support sustainability targets.
• Explore utility optimization and energy-resilience initiatives to improve operational continuity.

4. Leadership and Capability Development

• Coach frontline managers, team leaders, and engineering teams on performance management and problem-solving.
• Deliver training and mentorship to strengthen continuous improvement capabilities.
• Develop technical experts and Kaizen leaders through the Site Expert Team program.
• Promote a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the site.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and support organizational change.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing operations or a strong continuous improvement background, preferably in a complex, multi-line factory environment.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean methodologies and operational excellence systems, including IWS, TPM, or SPARK.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing performance indicators, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yields, production efficiencies, and material losses.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, costs, or environmental sustainability.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI.

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly preferred.

Leadership and Language Skills

• Strong coaching, facilitation, stakeholder management, and change management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of a local language, such as Amharic, is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the official PepsiCo recruitment portal.

Application Link:
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Applicants should review the official vacancy announcement and complete the online application through the recruitment portal.

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