Food Safety Supervisor

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Marmara Bölgesi; On-site; TRY 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global snacks and beverage company is seeking a highly motivated Food Safety Supervisor for their Kocaeli Suadiye Plant. In this role, you will manage the Food Safety Management System, coordinate audits, and lead a team to ensure compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong proficiency in English and MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in related roles.
• Team-oriented and results-driven mindset.
• Inclusive leadership style with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of Food Safety Policy.
• Coordinate audits and measure food safety system performance.
• Manage training programs for onboarding and continued education.
• Lead and develop the HACCP team and food safety committee.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and monitor energy consumption.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Strong knowledge of MS Office applications

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Effective communication and persuasion abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Food, Chemical, or related fields)

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to leaders on the frontline, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact.

Join us. Dare for Better.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Food Safety Supervisor to join our team in Kocaeli Suadiye Plant. The individual will directly report to Quality Manager.

In this role, you’ll oversee the Food Safety Management System, coordinate audits, and partner with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to drive continuous improvement and compliance with international standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of the factory’s Food Safety Policy and establish, operate, and continuously improve food safety systems (AIB, FSSC22000, HACCP, etc.).
• Measure, report, and manage food safety system performance, driving improvement opportunities.
• Organize internal/external audits, follow up on non-conformities, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead the HACCP team, coordinating hazard analysis, monitoring, control, and verification activities.
• Keep food safety documentation updated and apply regulatory changes and industry publications.
• Manage training programs: onboarding, temporary workers, annual refreshers, and HACCP team training.
• Ensure cleaning and sanitation of production lines, equipment, and auxiliary facilities in line with GMP and sanitation plans.
• Oversee pest control, cleaning, and sanitation programs to maintain GMP requirements.
• Develop and monitor the microbiology plan; review and interpret finished product and raw material analyses.
• Organize and represent the company during inspections by official authorities and private organizations.
• Lead the factory food safety committee, analyze findings, and track action plans.
• Identify food safety risks, conduct facility-wide assessments, and manage risks during crisis/emergency situations. Ensure execution of the factory incident management protocol.
• Manage consumer complaints program, providing timely responses and conducting root cause analysis sessions with production, maintenance, and warehouse teams to implement corrective actions.
• Organize food safety projects and purchasing requests; oversee the quality department budget and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 50001 Energy Management System requirements; monitor and improve energy consumption.
• Lead and develop the team through 1:1s, meetings, and by ensuring compliance with workplace policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Food, Chemical, or related fields).
• At least 3 years of experience in related roles.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Team-oriented and results-driven mindset.
• Inclusive leadership style with problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and persuasion abilities.