Overview Join PepsiCo as a Food Safety Manager - Protect the Brand. Elevate the Standards. Lead the Change. Why This Role Matters As the Food Safety Manager at PepsiCo, you'll play a critical role in protecting both our consumers and our brand. You'll lead food safety and compliance efforts across all shifts, build a culture of GMP excellence, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive long-term improvements in a fast-paced Hot Fill manufacturing environment. This is your opportunity to lead real change-from the production floor to audits-and ensure that every product that leaves our facility is safe, high quality, and aligned with global standards. Responsibilities Own the plant's food safety program, ensuring full compliance with FSMA, GMP, and regulatory requirements Lead cross-functional Food Safety and Food Defense Teams, and serve as the point person for FSSC 22000, AIB, QAS, and other audits Drive continuous improvement, partnering with production, quality, and maintenance to implement sustainable food safety practices Manage CAPA tracking systems to ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed in a timely manner Train frontline leaders and hourly associates on sanitation, food safety, and internal policies Own plant GMP walks, conduct root cause analyses, and implement countermeasures Interpret analytical data and process metrics, using insights to recommend and drive improvements Support policy implementation, and lead projects that enhance safety, sanitation, and overall food safety outcomes Be a hands-on leader with visibility across all shifts and functions Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250. 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 preferred in food science, Engineering, or a related field 3+ years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance standards (FDA, FSMA, GMP, AIB) Familiarity with GFSI schemes such as FSSC 22000, BRC, etc. Experience in continuous improvement and food safety program implementation Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Lean Six Sigma is a plus Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator with the ability to coach others Must be able to lead change, drive performance, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment What to Expect Regular presence on the plant floor Occasional off-shift, weekend, or holiday work based on business needs Some travel (less than 5%) may be required Why PepsiCo? We're not just making food and beverages-we're setting global standards in quality, sustainability, and innovation. As part of our team, you'll gain access to world-class training, development, and opportunities to grow your career while protecting one of the world's most trusted brand portfolios. 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.