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We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.
We 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 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. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas 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 opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.
Responsibilities
The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager is accountable for ensuring that the facility follows and adheres to strict Quality & Food Safety protocols in order to produce the high-quality products that our Consumers demand. The role has a site-wide impact as the owner of Food Safety Systems. The role has ownership over auditing processes. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience managing a team on sanitation and food safety success. The ideal person has excellent communication and coaching skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with all departments. The role will mainly be on the 1st shift but will require leadership across all 3 shifts. Lead all sanitation and food safety initiatives for Manufacturing Operations. Schedule may vary based on business needs (including night or evening shifts, weekends and holidays).
- Lead team of hourly associates with varying levels of experience and education
- Responsible for people and team development, quality systems performance, cost, service and safety
- Develop team members, Team Supervisors, SCL’s to solve and maintain sanitation, quality, and regulatory issues
- Motivate the team to achieve compliance to Regulatory and Food Safety requirements
- Organize and facilitate team meetings to achieve a continuous improvement process
- Coach team members to use the process and facilitate problem-solving on the floor
- Drive performance around sanitation/quality/food safety-related KPMs
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Internal Audit Program, Regulatory Compliance, and all Food Safety Programs
- Maintain and update site Food Safety plan
- Ensure food safety requirements are met for all processes in the plant
- Train leaders and front line on food safety plan and processes
- Serve as lead auditor for all internal/2nd/3rd party audits
- Develop team to solve day-to-day sanitation issues and reach short- & long-term performance goals
- Communicate cross-functionally to assist the team to solve operational issues
- Motivate team members to achieve plan and regulatory goals
- Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, roundtables)
- Develop and administer policies and practices. Initiate and implement projects
- Conduct presentations and formal training programs
- Improve team communication and engagement
- Think quickly, creatively and challenge the team to do the same
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary. 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 in Food Science or related major is preferred
- Knowledge of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is required
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Highly motivated self-starter
- 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
- Proficient in quality Regulatory procedures and GMP/AIB requirements in a manufacturing setting
- Preferred experience with one of the GFSI schematics (FSSC 22000, BRC, GFS, GRMS, etc.)
- Understanding of sanitation, quality, OSHA and food safety requirements in a manufacturing setting
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.
INTRODUCTION
We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.
We 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 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. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas 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 opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.
Responsibilities
The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager is accountable for ensuring that the facility follows and adheres to strict Quality & Food Safety protocols in order to produce the high-quality products that our Consumers demand. The role has a site-wide impact as the owner of Food Safety Systems. The role has ownership over auditing processes. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience managing a team on sanitation and food safety success. The ideal person has excellent communication and coaching skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with all departments. The role will mainly be on the 1st shift but will require leadership across all 3 shifts. Lead all sanitation and food safety initiatives for Manufacturing Operations. Schedule may vary based on business needs (including night or evening shifts, weekends and holidays).
- Lead team of hourly associates with varying levels of experience and education
- Responsible for people and team development, quality systems performance, cost, service and safety
- Develop team members, Team Supervisors, SCL’s to solve and maintain sanitation, quality, and regulatory issues
- Motivate the team to achieve compliance to Regulatory and Food Safety requirements
- Organize and facilitate team meetings to achieve a continuous improvement process
- Coach team members to use the process and facilitate problem-solving on the floor
- Drive performance around sanitation/quality/food safety-related KPMs
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Internal Audit Program, Regulatory Compliance, and all Food Safety Programs
- Maintain and update site Food Safety plan
- Ensure food safety requirements are met for all processes in the plant
- Train leaders and front line on food safety plan and processes
- Serve as lead auditor for all internal/2nd/3rd party audits
- Develop team to solve day-to-day sanitation issues and reach short- & long-term performance goals
- Communicate cross-functionally to assist the team to solve operational issues
- Motivate team members to achieve plan and regulatory goals
- Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, roundtables)
- Develop and administer policies and practices. Initiate and implement projects
- Conduct presentations and formal training programs
- Improve team communication and engagement
- Think quickly, creatively and challenge the team to do the same
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary. 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 in Food Science or related major is preferred
- Knowledge of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is required
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Highly motivated self-starter
- 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
- Proficient in quality Regulatory procedures and GMP/AIB requirements in a manufacturing setting
- Preferred experience with one of the GFSI schematics (FSSC 22000, BRC, GFS, GRMS, etc.)
- Understanding of sanitation, quality, OSHA and food safety requirements in a manufacturing setting
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Manager
Target industries with consistent sponsorship history
Medical device, aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceutical manufacturers file the most LCAs for Quality Manager roles. These regulated industries depend on credentialed specialists and are far more accustomed to sponsoring visas than general manufacturers.
Align your degree to the role's technical requirements
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a life sciences field. A degree in a closely related specialty strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Certifications materially strengthen your petition
ASQ certifications like CQM/OE, CQE, or CQA signal recognized professional standing. Six Sigma Black Belt and ISO 9001 lead auditor credentials demonstrate specialized expertise that supports the specialty occupation argument in your visa petition.
Understand that H-1B approval rates vary by employer
Large manufacturers and Fortune 500 companies with established immigration programs have higher H-1B approval rates than smaller firms filing for the first time. Prioritize companies with a documented sponsorship track record for this specific role.
Prepare for prevailing wage scrutiny on LCA filings
Employers must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Quality Manager roles span wage levels one through four, so understanding where your experience places you helps you evaluate offers accurately.
Use Migrate Mate to find pre-vetted sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Quality Manager roles from employers already filing LCAs and H-1B petitions. Browsing visa-verified listings saves significant time compared to filtering through postings from employers who have never sponsored a work visa.
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Is Quality Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. Quality Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as engineering, chemistry, or a life science. Generic management roles where any degree suffices are harder to support. Employers in regulated industries like medical devices and pharmaceuticals typically write job descriptions that meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which visa types are commonly used for Quality Manager sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for most nationalities. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a much faster timeline. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for TN status under the USMCA if the role fits the engineer or scientist categories. Candidates with extraordinary achievement in quality systems may also explore the O-1A, though the evidentiary bar is high.
Do I need an engineering degree specifically, or will other degrees work?
A degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field is the strongest foundation. Degrees in business or general management are harder to use because they do not map to a specific technical specialty. Some employers accept a degree in quality management or operations management combined with significant relevant certifications, but this carries more petition risk.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for Quality Manager roles compared to tech jobs?
Quality Manager roles receive far fewer total H-1B filings than software engineering positions, which means less competition for lottery slots among candidates in this specialty. However, fewer employers in manufacturing sponsor visas at all compared to the tech sector. The practical challenge is finding willing sponsors, not winning the lottery. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively sponsoring this role, which reduces that search significantly.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Quality Manager role at a different company?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you have maintained valid status. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 with a new LCA certified for the new worksite and wage level. The role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Quality Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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