Plant Food Safety & Quality Coach

PepsiCo • Howell, MI

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About The Position

At PepsiCo, our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker—we reach millions of consumers every day. Our teams are thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who turn ideas into action. Guided by innovation and consumer centricity, we create joyful moments through food and beverages while empowering associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Wherever you sit in the organization, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to shape your career and the world around you.
The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Coach ensures strict adherence to Quality and Food Safety protocols to deliver the high-quality products consumers expect. This role leads a team of Food Safety & Quality Technicians and oversees all Quality and Food Safety operations on their shift. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Tech Services, and Warehouse teams to reinforce quality procedures, drive sustainable practices, and support world-class Food Safety & Quality performance across the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Food/Beverage Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field)
• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in the food or beverage industry strongly preferred
• 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
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Availability to work weekends and a flexible schedule
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge for water treatment systems, concentrate/syrup batching, ingredient receiving/storage, and lab systems
• Demonstrate working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes and their impact on Quality and Food Safety
• Oversee team execution of key Food Safety programs, including General Manufacturing Practices compliance, sanitation, monitoring, documentation, and recordkeeping
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management Systems (Food Safety, Food Defense, CAPA)
• Oversee calibration programs and ensure analytical procedures are executed accurately
• Ensure flawless execution of Non-Conforming Product programs
• Manage hold systems, reconciliation controls, compliance processes, and personnel training
• Use data analytics tools to monitor real time Quality and Food Safety performance
• Identify trends and implement corrective and preventive action plans
• Support improvement of Quality, Food Safety, and consumer related metrics
• Coordinate Quality and Food Safety training for cross functional teams
• Coach The Food Safety & Quality Technicians and support capability development across shifts
• Partner with The Food Safety & Quality Manager, The Food Safety & Quality Leader, and peer Coaches to support site audits, including: Global and Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) AIB Good Manufacturing Practices Regulatory readiness Quality and Food Safety and internal audits
• Ensure audit findings are addressed and sustained
• Demonstrate effective change leadership while minimizing people impact
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure consistent quality executional

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% 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.

What This Job Offers

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