Quality Control Sr Manager - Supply Chain

PepsiCo; Ciudad de México; Presencial; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Un líder en alimentos y bebidas busca un Gerente de Calidad Senior para dirigir programas de calidad y seguridad de productos a nivel regional. Este rol implica colaborar con equipos multifuncionales, regular procesos y garantizar la integridad del producto en la co-manufactura. La oportunidad es ideal para un profesional con experiencia en la industria alimentaria y habilidades de liderazgo consolidado.

Servicios

Oportunidades de aprendizaje y desarrollo

Programas de reconocimiento por logros

Beneficios familiares y bienestar

Programas de desarrollo de liderazgo

Flexibilidad laboral

Formación

• Más de 10 años de experiencia en calidad y producción en la industria alimentaria.
• Fluidez en inglés y español, nivel básico en portugués.
• Conocimientos en control de calidad y procesos de fabricación.

Responsabilidades

• Liderar programas de calidad de productos para co-manufactura en sitios de LATAM.
• Auditar y evaluar plantas de co-manufactura, estableciendo métricas de rendimiento.
• Apoyar estrategias de calidad y mejora continua en productos.

Conocimientos

Gestión de riesgos

Toma de decisiones

Negociación

Conocimiento en HACCP

Estadística

Metrología

Manejo de herramientas digitales

Liderazgo

Educación

Licenciatura en Ciencias de Alimentos

Maestría en Ciencias de Alimentos (preferida)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers, and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.

Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries.

Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade, and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world.

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Responsibilities

The Opportunity

Leads and supports E2E Product Quality Programs and Co-manufacturing Quality and Food Safety system compliance across LATAM sites. Verifies that the Quality & Food Safety System (QAS) is implemented in all LATAM co-manufacturing plants, ensuring product consistency follows design plans. Verifies that approved co-manufacturers demonstrate compliance with established requirements to conduct business in LATAM. Ensures raw materials and reception processes meet PepsiCo standards, with proper analysis and actions upon deviations, coordinating Supplier Performance Management with multifunctional teams to mitigate risks. Supports sensory evaluation programs with FSQA and manufacturing sites to ensure proper calibration, resources, and methodology to deliver high-quality products.

Your Impact

As SC QC Sr Manager, your scope includes:

• Implementing global quality and safety programs for co-manufacturing sites, acting as liaison with operations.
• Applying quality audit systems to verify internal protocols at co-manufacturing sites.
• Supporting product quality strategies to meet design specifications and driving continuous improvement to reduce complaints and defects.
• Auditing and evaluating co-manufacturing plants, establishing relevant performance metrics.
• Verifying specifications for ingredients, packaging, finished products, and analytical methods to ensure product integrity from first run through lifecycle.
• Participating in product scaling at the industrial level, supporting R&D, and verifying manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensuring audits are performed and monitoring their execution.
• Providing technical support for deviations and ensuring corrective actions.
• Leading forums and coordinating teams to drive operational excellence.
• Ensuring communication of changes in plants, raw materials, or processes that impact quality and safety.
• Supporting compliance with FSMA and providing technical training on product quality processes.
• Coordinating sensory evaluations to meet consumer expectations.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

Over 10 years in quality, R&D, or production roles with proven ability to implement quality programs in food manufacturing facilities and warehouses. Deep knowledge of food regulations, manufacturing processes, and quality management systems. Strong results focus, risk management, networking, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Fluent in English and Spanish; basic Portuguese. Knowledge of metrology, lab operations, HACCP, sampling, chemistry, statistical process control, and digital tools like Power BI. Leadership in end-to-end quality processes, risk assessment, and external standards. Ability to manage diverse teams across countries and collaborate across functions.

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Opportunities for learning and development through various programs.
• Internal digital platforms for self-learning.
• Leadership development programs.
• Specialized training for the role.
• Recognition programs for achievements and leadership.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Family benefits, including wellness, discounts, scholarships, and aid programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We respect and value diversity as a workforce and driver of innovation.