Food Safety & Quality Assoc Manager (onsite)

PepsiCo Inc.; Midland Tower (KS); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Sustainability goals

Professional growth

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a senior Onsite Food Safety and Quality Operations leader to independently execute complex tasks, drive strategy, and mentor associates in a dynamic beverage environment.

The role focuses on ensuring product safety, compliance with standards, and continuous improvement across QA processes, with emphasis on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Operations within the food or beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Food Safety Management Systems, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with FSSC 22000, AIB, QAS, and other food safety certification standards is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• This job applies advanced knowledge of Onsite Food Safety and Quality Operations area processes to independently execute and facilitate complex tasks and initiatives, identifying solutions to complex problems requiring investigation and analysis.
• Reviews and implements quality assurance policies and procedures related to food safety, ensuring they align with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Addresses recurring quality issues to enhance product safety and freshness.
• Directs the creation of food safety policies and training initiatives.
• Develops reports for management that highlight trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Participates in strategic supply chain cost-saving initiatives.
• Responsible for driving operational aspects of their teams, budget, performance, compliance, as well as implementing workforce and succession plans to meet business needs.
• Facilitates the timely execution of area processes, guiding associates on best practice techniques to ensure organizational standards of excellence are met.

Skills

Leadership experience

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

QMS experience

Audit & RCA

Team coaching

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Food safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Applies comprehensive knowledge of the Onsite Food Safety and Quality Operations area to independently execute complex tasks and contribute to decision-making around strategy execution. May mentor and/or manage associates to ensure work is completed in an accurate and timely manner, providing guidance or support as needed. Responsible for in-process and final product quality analyses/inspection in compliance with standards and regulatory requirements, interpreting and evaluating the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision against established specifications.

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

• This job applies advanced knowledge of Onsite Food Safety and Quality Operations area processes to independently execute and facilitate complex tasks and initiatives, identifying solutions to complex problemsrequiring investigation and analysis.
• Reviews and implements quality assurance policies and procedures related to food safety, ensuring they alignwith corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Addresses recurring quality issues to enhance product safety and freshness.
• Directs the creation of food safety policies and training initiatives.
• Develops reports for management that highlight trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Participates in strategic supply chain cost-saving initiatives.
• Responsible for driving operational aspects of their teams, budget, performance, compliance, as well asimplementing workforce and succession plans to meet business needs.
• Facilitates the timely execution of area processes, guiding associates on best practice techniques to ensureorganizational standards of excellence are met.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Operations within the food or beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Food Safety Management Systems, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with FSSC 22000, AIB, QAS, and other food safety certification standards is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

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.

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

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