Overview PepsiCo Canada employs nearly 10,000 Canadians and is organized into two business units - PepsiCo Beverages Canada, which includes brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade and Bubly; and PepsiCo Foods Canada, which includes Frito Lay Canada and Quaker foods & snacks. PepsiCo Canada, in turn, belongs to the global PepsiCo, Inc., family.     At PepsiCo Canada, we're committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society - delivering what we call Performance with Purpose.  Performance with Purpose is at the heart of every aspect of our business. Our people are our greatest asset. By supporting their ability to work effectively together and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, we are ensuring that PepsiCo Canada is the kind of company where talented people of all backgrounds want to work.   Responsibilities The Operations Manager oversees all activities within the production and maintenance departments of the facility. This role involves responsibility for team development, motivation, and ensuring high-quality performance. Key responsibilities include driving cost efficiency, process improvements, service excellence, and safety standards across all shifts for the entire business unit. The Operations Manager will lead a diverse team of both hourly and salaried associates. Responsibilities: Optimize operational efficiencies to support the production, warehouse, and shipping of products. Identify and coordinate operational improvements necessary to deliver the site annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed, and resources are properly allocated. Track operational output measures (i.e. efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals Deliver effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues Overseeing the preventive maintenance program on all equipment. Flex production plans on a shift-by-shift basis to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies. Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize scrap loss. Maintain shop equipment in a safe environment. Develop, maintain and administer operational maintenance, Safety and quality programs. Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel Coach teams to demonstrate continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies and cost savings initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering preferred Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years in a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferably in the Beverage Industry At least three-five years in a management position Demonstrated ability to optimize efficiencies in production, warehousing, and shipping Ability to communicate and collaborate across various functions to resolve operational issues Strong leadership skills in developing and coaching teams to solve operational issues and achieve performance goals Proven ability to coach teams to achieve continuous improvements in profitability margins, efficiencies, and cost-saving initiatives