FSQ Coach & Quality Operations Leader

PepsiCo Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The PepsiCo Foods Safety & Quality (FSQ) Coach in Denver leads a shift of FSQ Technicians, ensuring strict quality and food safety protocols are followed across the line. You will partner with Manufacturing, Tech Services, and Warehouse teams to drive continuous improvement and world‑class FSQ performance.

Responsibilities include overseeing GMP compliance, sanitation, calibration programs, non-conforming product handling, data analytics for real-time quality metrics, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Food/Beverage Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in the food or beverage industry preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of direct people leadership experience preferred.
• Previous Quality Control experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge and application of quality principles and problem-solving tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQ Technicians and oversee Quality and Food Safety operations on the shift.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Tech Services, and Warehouse teams to reinforce quality procedures.
• Oversee calibration programs and ensure analytical procedures are executed accurately.
• Oversee Non-Conforming Product programs and manage hold systems and training.
• Use data analytics tools to monitor real-time Quality and Food Safety performance and drive improvements.
• Coordinate Quality and Food Safety training for cross-functional teams.
• Support site audits (GFSI, AIB GMP, regulatory readiness, QAS) and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

The PepsiCo Foods Safety & Quality (FSQ) Coach in Denver leads a shift of FSQ Technicians, ensuring strict quality and food safety protocols are followed across the line. You will partner with Manufacturing, Tech Services, and Warehouse teams to drive continuous improvement and world‑class FSQ performance.

Responsibilities include overseeing GMP compliance, sanitation, calibration programs, non-conforming product handling, data analytics for real-time quality metrics, and cross‑functional