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Due to continued growth, my client who is a well established manufacturing organisation based in West Lothian, area are looking for Manufacturing Technicians on a permanent basis. The role will see you execute defined and trained manufacturing steps for the production of JEV according to set procedures and protocols and according to best cGMP work practices and Quality standards

Key responsibilities:

• Execute production steps defined by SOPs, production records and protocols
• Apply best cGMP work practices and techniques
• Conduct on-time reporting according to defined document management standards
• Immediately escalate and report any deviations to materials, facilities, processes or procedures to the supervising team
• Be accountable that the individual workspace is clean, tidy and well organised
• Conduct all activities in the most careful and safe manner and in full compliance with HSE requirements
• Ensure that at any time equipment, facilities and materials used in the area of responsibility comply with defined standards
• Support change controls, investigations and CAPAs in the most diligent manner
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and escalate those to the respective manufacturing supervisor or appropriate person
• Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team setting
• Shift work and out of hours work as required
• To undertake any other duties as requested by the line manager in accordance with company requirements

Experience:

• Relevant degree or HNC/HND or equivalent experience
• Experience of working within a cGMP environment
• Experience of following SOPs within defined cGMP work practices
• Excellent comportment in Cleanroom environment
• Good attention to detail and adherence to procedures
• Ability to execute activities following direction
• Experience of working in a busy team and demanding environment

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The VP Manufacturing Engineering leads the ME function in the Business Line and has complete responsibility for managing the whole product lifecycle from an ME perspective. They are accountable for developing, delivering, sustaining and continually improving manufacturing engineering solutions for Programs & Operations. This scope extends from process technology insertion, to Bid & Proposal, New Product Introduction and Serial Production support. The role will focus on strengthening industrial capability by leading deployment of global standards across the operating sites and Program IPTs. They are accountable for delivering NPI Programs to a Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) standard, on-time and on budget to ensure realization of the Program Business case. They are also accountable for delivering annual quality improvement through deployment of a ZDM & problem solving culture and tool suite(s).

Job Responsibilities

Accountable for technical leadership of the ME function within Operations supporting the Business Line. Complete, end-end ownership of all manufacturing engineering responsibilities across the product lifecycle
Accountable for developing and deploying global ME standardisation across operating sites and IPT team
Accountable for delivering New Product Introduction Programs to a Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) standard, on-time and to budget to guarantee Program business case is met
Accountable for delivering annual quality improvement targets, enabling year on year conversion cost reduction
Accountable for compliance to process across sites within the region including leading and driving industrialization governance standardisation and compliance across all NPI Programs in accordance with the Lifecycle Gate Process. Ensures that all aspects of new business acquisitions/proposal development are compliant with the commercial bid governance process with particular focus on summarizing/quantifying Risk to the business from a Product Quality perspective
Accountable for developing and deploying the Zero Defects Manufacturing (ZDM) mind-set and culture into the ME organisation through implementation of standard ZDM tool suite and APQP process
Responsible for pulling technology into operating sites to solve operational problems and capitalize on opportunities
Responsible for acting as the senior technical voice to the Customer / 3rd parties on escalated technical & quality issues as required
Responsible for collaborating with other members of the Global ME leadership team on sharing and adoption of best practices through the establishment of Centres of Competency
Links closely with other VP Manufacturing Engineering to ensure resources are shared and deployed to NPI & Serial Production Programs in the most appropriate and efficient manner to support the overall business

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering
8 years of leadership level experience with business processes, cost responsibility, and complex engineering technical responsibility within the aerospace industry
8 years of experience in Operations and of Operational Engineering leadership
Experience of Continuous improvement and LEAN methodologies

Job Description

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $68 billion in net revenue in 2020, driven by a complimentary food and beverage portfolio that includes Walkers, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
The job holder is responsible for optimising the shift teams adoption and use of PGT across the MTD value stream as well as actively completing PGT transactions alongside principle PGT Role holders, ensuring all PGT transaction required by the shift teams are completed to the right standard and at the right times to ensure Plant performance is not impacted by PGT adoption.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supports PGT knowledge and usage adoption across the shift teams
• Provides in the moment training and coaching around PGT
• Provides top training as required to shift teams
• Completes PGT transactions to support workload and managing plant efficiency where required
• Ensure all shift PGT transactions are completed to standard and on time
• Escalation point for PGT issues as first point of contact, able to resolve user issues based on PGT knowledge or escalate where a more critical gap or issue identified eg – Master Data error
• Supports data creation via PGT for the 4 hourly QCDM meetings coaching behaviours and ensuring gaps are clearly understood, actions assigned, prioritised and escalated in a timely manner.
• Ensures problem solving tools are applied as appropriate to address gaps identified through QCDM forums
• Is accountable for ensuring all feedback regarding escalation is shared back to the relevant zone.
• Holds Zone owners accountable for ensuring actions that effect PGT performance are closed out.
• Escalates as required service, performance and behavioural concerns on shift to SOM
• Carry out investigations on shift regarding safety, quality, performance and people where required

• Work closely with the whole shift leadership team to ensure efficient plant performance and delivery to the right standard at the right time to maximise service delivery
• Responsible for ensuring safety is a priority on shift and driving our safety culture through coaching and leadership on shift
• Developing team through training and performance management
• Actively supporting shift talent development and pipeline succession planning

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong capability to manage through influence and hold others to account
• SAP knowledge and experience ideally Super user level
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good analytical skills
• Understanding of SAP/PGT processes, in particular MTD workstream
• Strong Team worker and contributor.
• Flexible, ‘can do’ attitude to role and duties.
• Results driven and understands the link between action & results.
• A good coach and communicator with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent computer skills (Windows, SAP, Excel)

• Responsible for taking decisions that will drive improved plant performance via PGT and escalating where required (Safety, IPS, QCDM, Problem solving, Service impacts)
• Responsible for identifying, addressing and escalating where required people performance issues

Relocation Eligible: Not Applicable
Job Type: Regular
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the Equality Act 2010, we value diversity at our company; it is an essential part of our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, pregnancy or maternity, marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender or gender reassignment, disability or race including; colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin.

General Manager assumes site leadership responsibilities at Director level in order to deliver the right working culture in all areas including safety, quality, performance, engagement, teamwork, collaboration, development, efficiencies, best practices, continual improvement/learning and finance in order to deliver business success required. They will be responsible for the safe and efficient running of the business and be accountable for the performance, behaviors and oCompanyomes of all direct/indirect reports while also ensuring best utilisation of current and future resources.  They will ensure and support successful cross-departmental and business collaboration in order to deliver KPI`s and business oCompanyomes required, participate in and support senior leadership teams/functions, stand in as/when required plus support and be part of business succession planning.  

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions

ESSENTIAL

To effectively perform all aspects of Leadership and general management, in particular the following
*Manages senior managers.
*Executes short to medium-term operational planning for sub-function.
*Applies functional knowledge across sub-functional groups and has practical experience in leadership and
management techniques.
*Investigates solutions to root causes of numerous undefined problems, and makes improvements.
Implement standard Uniform Project Management procedures and a continuous project management improvement culture.
Oversee the rejuvenation of manufacturing, creating a mindset of “execution,” correcting bottlenecks, addressing supply chain issues and getting deliveries back on track.
Create a good balance between managing by the numbers and creating a congenial caring work environment that highly values people.
Focus on project management by improving customer relations, project cost, schedule control, contract management, and risk management.
Develop a new strategic road map for the business that anticipates the need for increased productivity, capacity and demand in the near future.
Oversee the creation of a systematic, disciplined approach to contract reviews, bids and proposals.
Instill a positive “can-do” attitude into every section of the business, while creating a strong, positive atmosphere of teamwork and empowerment throughout the business.
Oversee the development of a leading-edge culture of safety and health practices throughout the business.
Seriously advocate a strong culture of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing, with a rigorous 5S mindset.
Identify huge opportunities of waste takeout, while developing the same proactive mindset throughout the organization.
Oversee the development of a comprehensive and rigorous toll gate system for project scheduling and management to insulate projects against delays.
Be a strong team builder, who instills a high sense of urgency and confidence throughout the organization.
Understand the magnitude of decisions and ensure that contracts have favorable terms and develop the same approach in staff.
Upgrade, educate, train and evaluate staff to work more cohesively as a team and communicate more effectively across the enterprise.
Measure productivity and instill discipline and accountability by utilizing appropriate metrics.
Will be culturally aware and exhibit a patient, caring, but firm, leadership style.
Become known as both a “Leader of People and Processes.”
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Contribute to the development and implementation of annual and strategic plans for the region.
Support and be responsible for the delivery of annual budget forecast with respect to revenue and profit & loss.
Top tier leader in the development of people and teams to ensure maximization of career development & talent potential, facilitate succession planning and change management strategy.
Ability to engage effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly sCompanytances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.
Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.
Identify, create, establish and/or enhance effective partnerships both internally and externally as required.
Become known as both a “Leader of People and Processes.”
Displays required levels of engagement and a positive `can-do` attitude while consistently supporting Company culture of Safety, Quality, ongoing learning and continual improvement.
Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems and all other  Company standards.
Any other roles or tasks as required to support our business needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position supports the Vice President in the leadership and supervision of direct reports including site Senior Management Team (SMT) and relevant department leaders.
This position also interacts with all functional support/shared services, some of whom are site based and for whom there will be matrix management responsibilities (dotted line), including HSEQ, HR, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Global Mobility, Finance, Contract, IT and Legal.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Equivalent acceptable experience will also be considered in respect of below)
Possess superior business and management acumen, combined with at least fifteen, or more, years of experience.
Have an undergraduate degree; an MBA is a plus.  Post graduate business and/or professional qualifications welcomed
Experience
Have experience working in an engineered-to-order, high-value, low-volume, capital goods manufacturing environment.
Possess the experience required to drive world-class business and manufacturing practices.
Possess a broad understanding of the total business cycle and be aware of the risks associated with each business decision.
Exhibit a broad understanding of manufacturing, cost, quality, and delivery and project management, and possess the ability to drive major improvements in each category.
Demonstrate a strong command of business financials.
Be strategic in nature, yet possess the management skills to execute tactically.
Exhibit excellent communication and influencing skills.
Be a Coach, Mentor and Team builder, focused on building strong relationships across all levels of the business.
Drive cultural and operational improvement.
Significant experience in similar role running a business or business unit with full P&L responsibility in the manufacturing/energy sector essential.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
Integrity Believes in conducting business honestly and respectfully with customers, team members, suppliers, and the communities they operate in.
Vision  Highly strategic in thought and behavior, driving daily execution while anticipating obstacles and opportunities and maintaining a long-term, big picture view. Possesses superior intellectual agility, dealing comfortably and quickly with complex manufacturing issues.
Change Agility An experienced change leader; creates effective plans to promote change; knows how to manage in changing cOrganizationumstances; seizes opportunities.
Drive for Results Results-oriented leader who can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; sets defined, measurable expectations and provides employees with the resources to exceed them; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes him/herself and others for results.