Responsibilities

This position will conduct the sector-wide food safety assessments within company owned PepsiCo Foods North America (Frito-Lay and Quaker) facilities to identify areas of focus for program enhancements to ensure compliance to legal and regulatory requirements, with a targeted assessment completion by year end 2026.

The selected incumbent will be the process lead for a portion of the food safety programs as related to the food safety assessment. They will lead the successful prioritization and execution of food safety program enhancements for their assigned programs to drive improvement in food safety performance at company owned manufacturing locations. These items will be accomplished through effective leadership and collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders including R&D Food Safety Center of Excellence, Legal Counsel, Supply Chain HQ Quality and Food Safety Teams, Engineering, MCOE and Leadership Team members.

• Food safety expertise to conduct site assessments across all internal manufacturing locations within PFNA to ensure compliance to established procedures, programs, requirements and assess gap to FDA regulatory compliance requirements.
• Identification, prioritize and development of corrective and preventative action plans for food safety issues.
• Develop enhancement to food safety processes and practices to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Execute change management tactics to effectively deploy and ensure successful sustainment of changes.
• Support FSMA food safety plans, sanitation, allergen, hygienic design mitigation and improvements tactics to drive food safety performance, including training and procedures.
• Utilize statistical methods to identify and track process capability and guide correction of performance gaps.
• Generate and champion food safety improvements.

• Behave and execute in accordance with the PepsiCo Way.
• Create and support an inclusive culture and work environment.
• Strong work relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, especially R&D food safety.
• This role will not have direct reports.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,500 - $121,300.
• 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 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.

• B.S. degree with minimum 3-5 years demonstrated success in quality or plant operations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food company (Food Safety and/or Sanitation experience preferred)
• Thorough understanding of Food and Beverage production equipment and facility Hygienic Design
• PCQI Certification or ability to attain.
• Thermal Process Certification or ability to attain.
• Knowledge and experience with Hygienic Design, Food Safety and Sanitation Programs
• Knowledge of FDA, FSMA, USDA, GFSI, HACCP, and GMPs
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical data and develop corrective actions.
• Demonstrated self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work effectively and manage risk in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong business relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Exhibit business maturity in handling privileged and confidential information.
• Demonstrated skills in managing conflict and using data to drive decisions.