Supply Chain Corporate Food Safety Plan and Hygienic Zoning Associate Manager

$85,200 - $142,650/Yr

PepsiCo - Plano, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Plano, TX

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Supply Chain Corporate Food Safety Plan and Hygienic Zoning Associate Manager position at PepsiCo Foods North America involves conducting comprehensive food safety assessments across company-owned facilities, specifically within the Frito-Lay and Quaker divisions. The primary goal of this role is to identify areas for program enhancements that ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, with a targeted completion date for assessments set for the end of 2026. The incumbent will serve as the program lead for several food safety initiatives, focusing on the execution and prioritization of enhancements to improve food safety performance at manufacturing locations. This will require effective leadership and collaboration with various stakeholders, including the R&D Food Safety Center of Excellence, Legal Counsel, Supply Chain HQ Quality and Food Safety Teams, Engineering, and Leadership Team members. In this role, the Associate Manager will be responsible for conducting site assessments to ensure compliance with established procedures and FDA regulatory requirements. They will identify, prioritize, and develop corrective and preventative action plans for food safety issues, as well as enhance existing Food Safety Programs to facilitate change management and ensure the sustainability of these changes. The position also involves supporting FSMA food safety plans, allergen safety, and odor/aroma mitigation requirements, which encompass storage, handling, sanitation, and training. The Associate Manager will utilize statistical methods to track process capability and guide the correction of performance gaps, while also championing food safety improvements across the organization. The role emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive culture and fostering strong work relationships with stakeholders, particularly within the R&D food safety team. It is important to note that this position does not have any direct reports, but it does require significant travel, estimated at 50-70% domestically and to Canada and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments across all internal manufacturing locations within PFNA to ensure compliance with established procedures and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, and develop corrective and preventative action plans for food safety issues.
• Develop enhancements to Food Safety Programs to execute change management and ensure successful sustainment of changes.
• Support FSMA food safety plans, allergen safety, and odor/aroma mitigation requirements including storage, handling, sanitation, and training.
• Ensure regulatory and microbiological requirements are identified and completed.
• Utilize statistical methods to identify and track process capability and guide correction of performance gaps.
• Generate and champion food safety improvements.
• Create and support an inclusive culture and work environment.
• Build strong work relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, especially R&D food safety.

Requirements

• B.S. degree with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated success in quality or plant operations.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a food company.
• Thermal Process Certification or ability to attain.
• Knowledge and experience with Food Safety and Sanitation Programs.
• Knowledge of FDA, FSMA, USDA, GFSI, HACCP, and GMPs.
• PCQI Certification or ability to attain.
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical data and develop corrective actions.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the 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 leadership and influence skills.
• Exhibit business maturity in handling privileged and confidential information.
• Demonstrated skills in managing conflict and using data to drive decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid bereavement leave