Food Safety & Quality Assoc Manager (onsite)

PepsiCo • Wichita, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Associate Manager applies comprehensive and advanced knowledge of onsite food safety and quality operations to independently execute complex tasks, support strategy execution, and contribute to decision-making. The role is responsible for in-process and final product quality analysis and inspection in compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements, interpreting results for accuracy and precision against specifications. The position may mentor and/or manage associates, providing guidance to ensure work is accurate and timely.

The manager reviews and implements quality assurance policies and procedures, addresses recurring quality issues to improve product safety and freshness, and directs the development of food safety policies and training initiatives. The role also develops management reports on trends, issues, and improvement opportunities; participates in strategic supply chain cost-saving initiatives; and drives team operations, budget, performance, compliance, workforce planning, and succession planning. It facilitates timely execution of area processes and guides associates in best practices to meet organizational standards.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FSSC 22000, AIB, QAS, and other food safety certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee in-process and final product quality analyses and inspections in compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and evaluate analyses for accuracy and precision against established specifications.
• Review and implement food safety-related quality assurance policies and procedures aligned with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and address recurring quality issues to enhance product safety and freshness.
• Direct the creation of food safety policies and training initiatives.
• Develop management reports highlighting trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Participate in strategic supply chain cost-saving initiatives.
• Drive team operational activities, budget, performance, and compliance.
• Implement workforce and succession plans to meet business needs.
• Facilitate timely execution of area processes and guide associates on best-practice techniques.
• Mentor and/or manage associates, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Identify solutions to complex problems requiring investigation and analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit employee needs.
• Performance-based annual bonus with an eligibility target payout of 12% of annual salary.
• Paid time off, subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, Employee Assistance Program, accident insurance, group legal insurance, life insurance, and a defined contribution retirement plan.
• Supportive team and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive culture that encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager