Quality Food Safety Manager

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 strengthening 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

Responsibilities

The QFS Manager is responsible for driving food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across Modesto. This role is responsible for developing and executing robust FSMA and food safety programs, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement. With a focus on risk mitigation, team development, and stakeholder alignment, this position plays a critical role in safeguarding product quality and enhancing organizational performance.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead plant teams in conducting risk assessments and developing comprehensive food safety and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) plans.

• Continuously evaluate and enhance preventive controls based on risk assessments.

• Manage food safety/quality priorities and coordinate relevant training programs.

• Oversee and /or conduct root cause analyses (RCA) for quality and food safety incidents, ensure timely implementation of corrective actions as needed.

• Oversee and ensure full compliance with all applicable food safety regulations at the federal, state/provincial, and local levels.

• Identify and mitigate biological, chemical, and physical hazards in the production process.

• Oversee GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) certification efforts and ensure ongoing compliance.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to resolve daily operational challenges and achieve both short- and long-term performance objectives.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Motivate and inspire team members to meet and exceed operational goals.

• Communicate effectively across departments to support issue resolution and process optimization.

• Administer company policies and procedures and lead the implementation of strategic initiatives.

Training & Communication

• Deliver impactful presentations and conduct formal training sessions to enhance team capabilities.

• Strengthen team communication and engagement through proactive leadership and feedback mechanisms.

• Encourage creative problem-solving and agile thinking within the team.

Strategic Reporting & Stakeholder Alignment

• Prepare and present data-driven reports, offering insights and actionable recommendations.

• Align key stakeholders on the development and execution of preventive controls to uphold food safety standards.

• Communicate risks, identify improvement opportunities, and make recommendations to senior leaders, which enable timely, proactive responses to evolving regulatory requirements.

• Define, implement, and maintain management systems and processes to ensure sustained FSMA compliance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100.

• 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 12% 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 + five (5) years of manufacturing experience

• Experience with GFSI Schematics (FSSC 22000, BRC, GFS, GRMS, etc.)

• Proficient in sanitation procedures and GMP/AIB requirements in a manufacturing setting

• Understanding of quality, OSHA, and food safety requirements in a manufacturing setting

• Experience with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

• Knowledge of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is preferred.

• Project management skills

• Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly.

• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback.

• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment.

• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills

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 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.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement