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INTRODUCTION

The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Coach ensures strict adherence to Quality and Food Safety protocols to deliver the high‑quality products consumers expect. This role leads a team of FSQ Technicians and oversees all Quality and Food Safety operations on their shift.

The FSQ Coach partners closely with Manufacturing, Tech Services, and Warehouse teams to reinforce quality procedures, drive sustainable practices, and support world‑class FSQ performance across the facility.

Responsibilities

This position will start on a Monday-Friday day shift (7:00 AM-3:00 PM) and is expected to transition into a Night Shift Supervisor role within 6-12 months. The schedule may include 10-hour shifts as needed.

Technical & Process Expertise

• Provide technical knowledge for water treatment systems, concentrate/syrup batching, ingredient receiving/storage, and lab systems
• Demonstrate working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes and their impact on Quality and Food Safety

Food Safety Program Execution

• Oversee team execution of key Food Safety programs, including GMP compliance, sanitation, monitoring, documentation, and recordkeeping
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management Systems (Food Safety, Food Defense, CAPA)
• Oversee calibration programs and ensure analytical procedures are executed accurately

Non-Conforming Product & Hold Management

• Ensure flawless execution of Non-Conforming Product programs
• Manage hold systems, reconciliation controls, compliance processes, and personnel training

Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Use data analytics tools to monitor real-time Quality and Food Safety performance
• Identify trends and implement corrective and preventive action plans
• Support improvement of Quality, Food Safety, and consumer-related metrics

Training & Capability Building

• Coordinate Quality and Food Safety training for cross-functional teams
• Coach FSQ Technicians and support capability development across shifts

Audit Support & Compliance

• Partner with FSQ Manager, FSQ Leader, and peer Coaches to support site audits, including:
• GFSI
• AIB GMP
• Regulatory readiness
• QAS and internal audits
• Ensure audit findings are addressed and sustained

Change Leadership & Collaboration

• Demonstrate effective change leadership while minimizing people impact
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent quality execution

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.
• Original Posting Date: (10/21/26)

While subject to change based on business needs, PepsiCo reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 5 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 5 days after the original posting date as listed above.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Food/Beverage Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field) required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the food or beverage industry strongly preferred
• Minimum 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
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• SAP experience preferred

Leadership & People Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making

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.

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