Food Safety & Quality Manager

PepsiCo • Lima, OH

2d

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, history makers focused on sustainability and creating global brands. We are ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We are a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito Lay, Quaker, and Gatorade.
We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our perspectives into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety. . . all while meeting the demands of our Customers and Consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the Possibilities of PepsiCo.

The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager is accountable for ensuring that the facility follows and adheres to strict Quality & Food Safety protocols in order to produce the high-quality products that our Consumers demand.
The FSQ Manager is responsible for leading FSQ Technicians and developing a team of FSQ Supervisors. Responsibilities include data analysis for continuous improvement on processes, quality, and service across all shifts. The FSQ Manger partners with Production, Maintenance and Warehouse teams across the facility by communicating quality procedures and developing long-term sustainable practices to maintain World Class quality processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related Field
• 8 to 10-years’ experience in Food or Beverage Industry or related Field
• Direct people leadership experience (5-years minimum)
• Food Safety & Quality leadership experience in Food or Beverage Industry or related Field (5-year minimum)
• FSPCA recognized Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Level II Certification
• FSPCA recognized Food Defense Qualified Individual Certification
• Experience leading/supporting GFSI audits (FSSC 22000, SQF, BRC standards)
• Experience leading/supporting Regulatory audits &/or interacting with Regulatory Agencies (FDA, CFIA, USDA, DoH, etc.)
• Experience leading/supporting Quality & Food safety Audits (internal and external audit bodies)
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Food Safety & Food Defense Plans, SOPs and SSOPs in Food or Beverage manufacturing environments
• Strong internal auditing and gap assessment capabilities that links back to the foundational Food Safety & Quality Management Systems
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Food Safety, Food Defense and Quality training programs in Food or Beverage manufacturing environments
• Quality Principles: Knowledge and application of quality principles to detect and correct non-conforming conditions using quality problem solving tools
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive change
• Ability to lead cross functional teams, engage, motivate, and develop others
• Must possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in planning and implementing multiple projects and assignments

Nice To Haves

• HACCP Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Direct process management for water treatment systems, concentrate/syrup batching, ingredient receiving/storage, and Quality standard lab systems
• Oversee sanitation programs: performance monitoring, employee training, vendor management, and compliance to Quality & Food Safety program requirements
• Leverage data analytics tools to monitor real-time Quality/Food Safety data, identify trends, and establish robust corrective/preventive action plants to improve Quality, Food Safety and Consumer performance metrics
• Coordinate Quality & Food Safety training for site – to include all organizational levels
• Oversee standard lab and processing equipment calibration management programs and executional compliance of analytical procedures
• Lead Quality & Food Safety risk assessment and analysis in partnership with Sector FSQ. Manage issues with non-conforming product to ensure proper control, minimize losses, and provide analysis to drive the elimination of future occurrences
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive waste elimination performance targets for the site. Leverage Quality technical expertise and data analytics tools to lead Quality waste elimination focus such as DNC and yield targeting.
• Oversee Food Safety Management Systems for site – to include Food Safety, Food Defense, Internal Audit and Corrective/Preventive Action Plan programs
• Lead and manage audits and audit outputs, including: GFSI, AIB GMP, Regulatory Readiness and QAS
• Demonstrate effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact
• Manage key Vendor relationships to optimize Quality & Food Safety performance – to include Ecolab, Lab Equipment and Pest Control services
• Manage flawless execution of Non-Conforming Product Programs at the site – to include integration and optimization of hold management systems, hold reconciliation controls/compliance processes, and personnel training
• Oversee Consumer Complaint data review, trend analysis, site reporting, and corrective/preventive action plan management program to drive positive Consumer experience

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees