[Hiring] Packaging Automation Manager @PepsiCo

Role Description

The EMEA Packaging Automation Manager plays a key role in ensuring the successful due diligence and detailed design of capital projects across the region, including both greenfield and brownfield developments, low-cost automation initiatives, and master planning and debottlenecking projects.

• Provide engineering design expertise across approximately 75 Foods plants operating within seven OU/MUs, plus India.
• Contribute significantly to the design and scoping of major Foods capital projects.
• Support the execution team in delivering strategic projects across the region.
• Support Co-Manufacturers and Joint Venture partners in designing and implementing projects in accordance with PepsiCo engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years previous product/process development and programme/project management experience, ideally within FMCG environment.
• First hand in-depth knowledge of Packaging technologies essential.
• Strong technical understanding of process flow and end of line technologies.
• Excellent understanding and application of business knowledge across the broader business environment.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with ability to influence at senior levels within the organisation.
• First class presentation skills (written & verbal).
• Strong analytical skills – ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues/solutions to a non-technical audience.
• Cultural sensitivity/flexibility in responding to different cultures.
• Self-starter, self-motivating - able to deal with uncertainty and complexity.
• Knowledge of LEAN systems design principles would be advantageous.
• International travel to meet business needs ~30-60%.

Requirements

• Independent Execution: Ability to manage and deliver complex tasks autonomously with strong ownership and accountability.
• Tactical and Strategic Thinking: Capacity to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategic alignment to business objectives.
• Leadership: Skilled in guiding cross-functional teams, influencing without authority, and driving collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective partnerships across Engineering, Operations, and functional teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid foundation in Core Process Engineering, Project Management methodologies, and advanced MS Office skills.
• Methodical Thinking: Structured, analytical mindset to ensure disciplined project planning, reporting, and execution.
• Improvisational Agility: Ability to adapt and problem-solve effectively in dynamic and fast-changing project environments.