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PepsiCo
Frito-Lay Division
Kathleen, GA

Title: OPERATIONS RESOURCE

PepsiCo is a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, with 2005 revenues of more than $32 billion and more than 157,000 employees. The company consists of Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages North America, PepsiCo International and Quaker Foods North America. PepsiCo brands are available in nearly 200 countries and territories and generate sales at the retail level of about $85 billion.

PepsiCo’s mission is “To be the world's premier consumer products company focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce healthy financial rewards to investors as we provide opportunities for growth and enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness and integrity.”

Frito-Lay, Inc., a division of PepsiCo, is the largest and fastest growing snack food manufacturer in the United States. Our brands are among the most recognized in the country and include: Doritos, Lay's, Ruffles, Cheetos, Tostitos, SunChips, Cracker Jacks, Grandma Cookies, Rold Gold Pretzels, and many more. Frito-Lay holds a 60% share of the core salty snack food market with sales totaling over $13 billion annually.

Frito-Lay's plant in Perry, GA is the largest Frito-Lay plant in the United States producing over 500,000 pounds of snack foods daily and serving 8 states. Over 1100 owners are dedicated to making the highest quality product available. Frito-Lay Perry produces a wide range of snacks including Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Rold Gold, Baked Lays and Baked Tostitos.

PepsiCo has grown 15% a year for the past 30 years, doubling the business every five years. From the original Fortune 500 list published in 1954, PepsiCo's sales have grown faster than all the rest. Frito-Lay accounts for 65% of PepsiCo's profits. Frito-Lay's sales account for over half of the sales of snack chips in the U.S. We sell 8 of the 10 top snack chip brands and today sell 600 pounds of Lay's chips every minute. Frito-Lay holds leading market share in all major snack chip categories. Our 15,000 person sales and distribution system reaches 400,000 retail, vending and food-service accounts worldwide.

The Operations Resource is a Team Leader in a manufacturing environment. Our managers, commonly referred to as Resources, are responsible for people and team development utilizing Frito-Lay's Continuous Improvement (CI) process to achieve results in the areas of cost, quality, safety and service. Resources lead teams of 20?30 Technicians in production and packaging. Prior experience with work teams or a total quality environment is a plus. You will receive a structured on-boarding plan and hands-on, professional management training in a competitive, fast-paced environment. If you're looking for long-term growth opportunities, Frito-Lay is the place for you!

Key Responsibilities:
Develop team's ability to solve their own day-to-day operational issues
Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
Organize and facilitate work team meetings
Administer policies and procedures
Initiate and implement projects
Conduct presentations and formal training programs
Ensure timely and effective team communication

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree - Engineering Disciplines ONLY*
0-5 years experience utilizing a team based approach to decision making
Demonstrate successful coaching, facilitation, presentation and team building skills
Demonstrated people and leadership skills with track record of achieving positive results

Official Link
*It says Engineering Disciplines only, but I did interview and get this very job last year (at a different plant).
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Lincoln Electric Co.
Cleveland, OH

Title: ENGINEERING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Lincoln Electric Company is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. Recognized as the welding experts, Lincoln products are manufactured in 37 manufacturing plants and facilities in 19 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries.

Lincoln knows our strength as an industry leader begins with selecting the very best individuals to join our elite team of professionals. At Lincoln Electric, you have the opportunity to design your future and achieve a fulfilling career. If you’re up for the challenge, consider the possibilities.

Engineering Operations Management Development Program
This program is designed for candidates who want to develop and deliver world-class processes in manufacturing operations, production planning and supply management. The program consists of twelve rotational assignments, including a 3-month international assignment in one of our manufacturing facilities overseas.

This premier program is an excellent way to gain exposure to Lincoln’s leadership and global operations while building practical job experience and lasting professional relationships.

Program Length
Two year program plus a 3-month international assignment

Candidate Criteria
Bachelor of science degree in engineering or material science/metallurgy*
Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills
Passion for manufacturing and operations management
Global mindset and ability to operate across cultures
Foreign language skills a plus

*They also accept Manufacturing Mgmt. students

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