Food Safety Resource

Job description

Overview

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 Tropicana, 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 perspective 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.

Food Safety Resource



Job Description

Summary:

The Food Safety Resource is accountable for ensuring that the plant follows and adheres to quality and food safety protocols and produces the highest quality product with a focus on consumer safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for the location across all shifts. The Food Safety Resource works with QC leadership, QC technicians, production, maintenance and warehouse teams across the plant by communicating quality (and especially food safety) procedures and developing long term sustainable practices to maintain superior quality and food safety results. The Food Safety Resource reports directly to the site QC Manager, and shares leadership responsibilities for the QC team with the QC Resource

Responsibilities

·  Lead the salaried Quality professionals to ensure effective application of food safety management techniques
·  Deliver effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact
·  Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
·  Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
·  Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
·  Participate in the plant QC Pillar through the Continuous Improvement journey
·  Lead and develop action plans with production, engineering, and the QC manager to improve the site food safety programs, GMP compliance, and other FSMA requirements..
·  Lead regular cross-functional GMP walks to identify opportunities and work with partners to implement countermeasures.
·  Provide forward-thinking insights for future business improvements.
·  Serve as a key statistical resource. Verify product and process improvements through the implementation and analysis of statistically designed experiments and capability studies.
·  Co-lead food safety and compliance audits, including FSSC 22000, AIB, QAS
·  Ensure all internal and external sanitation is complete and properly meets quality standards.
·  Lead the interpretation of in-process and analytical data to make quality evaluations, recommend actions for improvements, and assure resolution. Challenge results and drive improvements. Coach others in the interpretation of results.
·  Administer policies and procedures
·  Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
·  This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
·  This role may require off-shift and weekend work
·  This role may require some travel (less than 5%)

Compensation and Benefits:

·  The expected compensation range for this position is between $62,700 - $104,850 based on a full-time schedule.
·  Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
·  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 required. Preferably in engineering, food science, operations management, or similar field
·  Lean Six Sigma and Project Management Experience preferred.
·  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Food/Beverage Industry preferred
·  Clear understanding and working knowledge of process and compliance quality systems
·  Clear understanding of Continuous Improvement Processes
·  Strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
·  Knowledge of regulatory requirements and AIB standards.
·  Ability to motivate, lead, and work with teams
·  Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
·  Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
·  Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making
·  Proven ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
·  Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others
·  Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
·  This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
·  Must have a valid driver’s license
EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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

 

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 .

 

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