Manager, design and production job description

Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

Corporate Functions

+ Production design. You are comfortable laying out relatively simple documents based on existing style. You have medium to high HTML and CSS skills and can produce and modify digital course material as needed. You are also familiar with file types for the web and video streaming formats. You are also able to examine press proofs and evaluate print vendors.

+ Quality assurance. You have a high degree of competence with Apple and Adobe CS applications, phenomenal attention to detail, solid knowledge of fonts and typesetting, and ability to work with PDFs, PDF forms, and ePub documents. You will also track releases of these applications - as well as Apple OS - to ensure all existing media performs correctly through updates.

+ Accessibility. You are familiar with or interested in producing accessible material for those with disabilities, using WCAG guidelines, and ideally Apple's AA+ standard. You would also test our materials with a range of assistive technologies, such as VoiceOver, Voice Control, Switch Control, Full Keyboard Access, and Larger Text. You will review documents for possible issues and work with producers to modify them as necessary. You will partner with the Marcom Video Accessibility team to create captions and audio descriptions. Ideally, you would help implement accessible design from project inception.

+ Localization. You are familiar with localization workflows and linguistic challenges, and preferably have some competence with one or more languages besides English. You will set up source files, including modifying them with live text as necessary, write localization briefs, route vendor quotes for approval, and track spend against budget.

+ Asset management. You understand and have implemented asset workflows, version control, server storage, and access controls. You are also familiar with stock image banks and resources.

+ Usage rights clearance. You are knowledgeable about copyright policy in general and with Apple's policies specifically. You will review all AU materials for third-party rights issues, make usage requests directly to rights-holders, and for high-profile or critical content partner with the Apple Legal Licensing team.

+ 5-7 years of experience building and practicing these skills, and can demonstrate them through a portfolio of your work. We're open to a wide variety of prior roles and backgrounds and especially interested in candidates with depth and breadth of expertise.

+ You take initiative and are proactive in recommending solutions to workflow and production. Embrace change, love to learn, and can pivot quickly when priorities and methods require it.

+ You truly and deeply appreciate how working with others will make something better. You embrace iteration and collaboration, even when they can be messy and frustrating. You have the humility and curiosity that this requires.

+ You're committed to inclusion. You take seriously all the experiences and perspectives that people could bring to your work or take from it.

+ You can see an issue from many angles. You understand the importance both of voicing your own opinion and of listening to others with an open mind. You can discuss something in a balanced and nuanced way.

+ You're intrigued by "the intersection of technology and liberal arts." This is an idea that captures Apple's view on what makes something great, and something we take seriously in Apple University.

+ You have real curiosity about organizations - especially about Apple. You seek out opportunities to learn, and would set your sights on the challenges and opportunities inside one of the world's most influential companies.

+ You're comfortable behind the scenes - and prepared to persuade when needed. You like being the person behind the person at the front of the room.

**Description**

Apple University provides wide-ranging and unique educational programs for Apple employees. Through our original curricula, we aim to champion deeper understanding, critical reflection, and engaged discussion about Apple's culture, organization, and values, and about the social context and public culture in which Apple works. To advance these ambitious aims, Apple University creates and delivers original classes, courses, workshops, tools, articles, and media. These offerings help inspire intellectual curiosity, sustain Apple's culture of debate, and build thoughtful and informed leadership throughout the company. The University team includes faculty from academia, with deep expertise in select disciplines, as well as faculty who previously held leadership roles in Apple and were drawn to instruct. They work with the Production team, which includes the broad areas of expertise required to develop, produce, and deliver all of the offerings listed above. To apply for this role, please submit both your resume and a cover letter telling us about your interest in this role. Please also address the following in your cover letter: Tell us about your most engaging learning experience.

**Education & Experience**

BA, BS, or equivalent years of experience

**Additional Requirements**

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Responsibilities

This position drives activities to deliver Operations business unit results, while simultaneously improving Operations performance across multiple manufacturing lines and products, specifically this role is responsible for assisting the management on all Production lines as a straight line manager to shift salaried Production Supervisors delivering True Efficiency (TE), Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) and Organization/People Capability. Other key deliverables include ensuring EHS, Quality and Financial Controls program execution and compliance, maintaining positive employee relations, and a positive work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the Operations strategy and tactics development / execution to deliver the site's annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure root cause analysis and countermeasures are identified, necessary resource assistance is secured and clear follow up accountability is assigned for closing performance gaps.

2. Deliver all Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Motivation Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for the site.

3. Ensure effective integration of Continuous Improvement leveraging TPM Pillars and technician support (internal and external) to promote best practice reapplication (gives & gets) to accelerate People/Process/Technology capability development.

4. Provide a work environment consistent with PepsiCo Values, leveraging diversity and inclusion to gain competitive advantage in people capability and work force effectiveness.

5. Lead and motivate the Operations teams in a manner consistent with the Latham Site Vision/Mission/Values, Zero Loss Journey (ZLJ), Union Contract, and Employee Handbook.

6. Build and develop Operations salaried talent through effective application of the PepsiCo Career Growth and Leadership Models. Provide effective and timely performance appraisal (PDR Process), feedback (360 Feedback) and development planning (GREAT5 Development).

7. Ensure development of Operations hourly talent and Natural Work Team effectiveness through effective coaching and mentoring of Kaizen Events, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Organizational Capability, and Focused Improvement.

8. Understand the Strategic Management process to continuously access current and future state performance gaps and opportunities.

9. Develop and manage TE/RE and run strategies leveraging the Team Executional Planner (TEP).

10. Communicate effectively, proactively and in cooperation with plant functional groups and corporate Supply Chain functions.

11. Lead Operations execution of Cost Management Process and business team initiatives; Lead development and execution of department Natural Work Team plan and goals.

12. Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
* Leadership capability with a demonstrated drive for results
* Respond to inquiries from employees and managers who seek data that often requires research.
* Perform special job tasks/projects in support of Plant/Production Manager, which requires a good working knowledge of Manufacturing procedures and guides.
* Assist in various facility functions such as EAW, service award activities, tours, etc.
* Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree, preferably in an Engineering discipline
* 5+ year's site manufacturing experience - Beverage/Foods manufacturing or Consumer Products Sector (Household & Personal Products Industry) experience is strongly preferred.
* Possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in: TPM or Lean Manufacturing equivalent, Finance and Accounting, Project Management, Human Relations, Savvy Communications, and Statistics/Logical Problem Solving.
* Proven track record in driving cultural change
* Solid working knowledge in the following business enterprise areas is essential: EHS / Quality regulatory compliance, Plant Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Ingredient and Package material Procurement, Production Planning & Deployment, Sales and Marketing, Research and Development, and Consumer Response.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

* Demonstrated proficiency and high degree of competence with a PC in a

Windows environment, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access and

SAP.

* Excellent written, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills with

the expertise to generate professional correspondence, reports and

presentations.

* Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language and perform basic mathematical skills.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively establish priorities and manage diverse tasks simultaneously for both hourly and salaried employees Sense of urgency to plan, organize, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Excellent communication skills, using professional, courteous manner and good judgment in dealing with internal and external customers.
* Proven ability to work professionally with sensitive and confidential materials and information.
* A quick learner and confident, proactive team player.

Self-motivated proactive approach to work.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and serious sense of responsibility for dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
* Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously often under pressure; and be flexible to changes in priority.
* Must be able to work independently.
* Displays a good working knowledge of EHS and procedures for all facility personnel.
* COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

* Interacts daily with all levels of management and plant personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Manage a continuous operation; Ability to work flexible schedules; evenings and weekends as needed
* Clean, well-lit and ergonomically correct - manufacturing environment.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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