Food Safety & Quality Coach

Overview Add PepsiCo Opening The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Coach contributes to the success of PepsiCo by driving adherence to strict Quality & Food Safety protocols to produce the high-quality products that our Consumers demand. They are responsible for leading a team of FSQ Technicians and overseeing Quality & Food Safety operations on their shift. They partner with Manufacturing, Tech Services, and Warehouse teams across the facility by communicating and adhering to quality procedures to deliver sustainable, world-class quality processes. Responsibilities Provide technical and process knowledge for water treatment systems, concentrate/syrup batching, ingredient receiving/storage, and Quality standard lab systems. Demonstrate a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes and their related impact on overall Quality & Food Safety. Oversee team execution of key Food Safety programs, including GMP compliance, sanitation, monitoring, documentation, and recordkeeping. Ensure team compliance with Food Safety Management Systems, including Food Safety, Food Defense, and Corrective/Preventive Action Plan programs. Oversee standard lab and processing equipment calibration management programs and executional compliance of analytical procedures. Deliver flawless execution of Non-Conforming Product programs - to include integration and optimization of hold management systems, hold reconciliation controls/compliance processes, and personnel training. Leverage data analytics tools to monitor real-time Quality & Food Safety data, identify trends, and establish robust corrective/preventive action plans to improve Quality, Food Safety, and Consumer performance metrics Coordinate Quality & Food Safety training for cross-functional teams Partner with FSQ Manager, Leader, and Coach peer team to oversee audits and audit outputs, including: GFSI, AIB GMP, Regulatory Readiness, and QAS Demonstrate effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people's impact Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950. 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. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Food/Beverage Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field) 2 + years of experience in the Food or Beverage industry strongly preferred 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 Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement Provide technical and process knowledge for water treatment systems, concentrate/syrup batching, ingredient receiving/storage, and Quality standard lab systems. Demonstrate a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes and their related impact on overall Quality & Food Safety. Oversee team execution of key Food Safety programs, including GMP compliance, sanitation, monitoring, documentation, and recordkeeping. Ensure team compliance with Food Safety Management Systems, including Food Safety, Food Defense, and Corrective/Preventive Action Plan programs. Oversee standard lab and processing equipment calibration management programs and executional compliance of analytical procedures. Deliver flawless execution of Non-Conforming Product programs - to include integration and optimization of hold management systems, hold reconciliation controls/compliance processes, and personnel training. Leverage data analytics tools to monitor real-time Quality & Food Safety data, identify trends, and establish robust corrective/preventive action plans to improve Quality, Food Safety, and Consumer performance metrics Coordinate Quality & Food Safety training for cross-functional teams Partner with FSQ Manager, Leader, and Coach peer team to oversee audits and audit outputs, including: GFSI, AIB GMP, Regulatory Readiness, and QAS Demonstrate effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people's impact Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950. 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. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Food/Beverage Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field) 2 + years of experience in the Food or Beverage industry strongly preferred 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 Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively