Food Safety & Quality Manager (onsite)

PepsiCo; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive culture

Sustainability goals

Professional growth

Job summary

PepsiCo in Calgary is seeking a qualified Quality/Operations supervisor to set frontline performance standards and align the site with quality objectives. The role emphasizes coaching, training, and strong collaboration with the QC team to meet health, safety, and customer expectations.

Your background includes leading frontline staff, coordinating production activities, and ensuring GMP adherence in a consumer-packaged goods environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Operations or Logistics experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods or related industry a plus.
• Front-line supervisory skills required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and process knowledge for water treatment/wastewater, product batching, product testing and supplier capability.
• Maintains site Food Safety Plan and supports QC manager in food safety audit preparation and execution.
• Maintains Good Manufacturing Practices with regards to micro/sanitation and pest control chemicals.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of production equipment and its impact on quality.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of process improvements and technical developments.
• Trains others in product characteristics, attributes and QC testing procedures.
• Responds to and reduces consumer complaints.
• Uses sound judgment in customer and consumer issues and crisis management.
• Sets frontline performance standards providing coaching and feedback to build capability.
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for frontline hourly personnel.
• Ensures compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Front-line supervision

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Ability to work flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

This position will provide a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of PepsiCo Beverages Canada Calgary Manufacturing facility. This individual must set quality performance standards and align the organization to achieve standards.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and process knowledge for water treatment/wastewater, product batching, product testing, package testing and supplier capability
• Maintains site Food Safety Plan and supports QC manager in food safety audit preparation and execution
• Maintains Good Manufacturing Practices with regards to micro/sanitation, and pest control chemicals
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of production equipment (processing and packaging equipment) and its' related impact on overall quality
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of process improvements and technical developments
• Understands and trains others in product characteristics, attributes and Quality Control testing procedures
• Responds to and proactively reduces consumer complaints
• Utilizes sound judgment in customer and consumer issues and possible crisis management
• Sets frontline performance standards providing coaching and feedback to build capability
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
• Ensures compliance with all Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years of Operations or Logistics experience
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods or a related industry a plus
• Demonstrated front-line supervisory skills required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills
• Strong communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and influence management skills
• Incumbent must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks without losing momentum while also completing all daily tasks efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills

Careers to Smile About:

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.