About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, renowned for its iconic portfolio of billion-dollar brands including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker, and Gatorade. As PepsiCo Supply Chain, we are the innovators and game-changers driving sustainability, efficiency, and excellence across 200 countries and territories. Our commitment to lean manufacturing, safety, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. We dream globally and act locally, constantly pushing boundaries to deliver the highest quality products while protecting our planet, people, and communities. Joining PepsiCo means being part of a diverse, purpose-driven team that raises the bar in supply chain and logistics.

Role Overview

The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager position at our Lima, Ohio facility is a pivotal leadership role within PepsiCo Supply Chain. In this position, you will ensure strict adherence to quality and food safety protocols, producing the premium products our consumers demand. You will lead FSQ Technicians, develop FSQ Supervisors, and partner with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to implement sustainable, world-class quality processes. This role demands expertise in data analysis, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement across all shifts.

Key Impact Areas

From overseeing sanitation and water treatment to leveraging real-time data analytics, you will play a crucial role in minimizing waste, enhancing consumer metrics, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

As FSQ Manager, your responsibilities will span operational leadership and strategic oversight:

• Direct process management for critical systems including water treatment, concentrate/syrup batching, ingredient receiving/storage, and quality lab standards.
• Oversee comprehensive sanitation programs, including performance monitoring, employee training, vendor management, and compliance with quality and food safety requirements.
• Leverage advanced data analytics tools to monitor real-time FSQ data, identify trends, and develop corrective/preventive action plans that boost quality, safety, and consumer performance.
• Coordinate site-wide FSQ training for all organizational levels and manage calibration programs for lab and processing equipment.
• Lead FSQ risk assessments in partnership with Sector FSQ, manage non-conforming products to minimize losses, and drive waste elimination initiatives like DNC and yield targeting.
• Oversee Food Safety Management Systems, including Food Defense, Internal Audits, and Corrective Action Plans.
• Manage audits such as GFSI, AIB GMP, Regulatory Readiness, and QAS, while demonstrating effective change leadership.
• Handle key vendor relationships with partners like Ecolab, lab equipment providers, and pest control services.
• Ensure flawless execution of non-conforming product programs, hold management systems, and consumer complaint analysis for trend identification and resolution.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in food safety and quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills to build and develop FSQ teams.
• Expertise in data analytics, audit management, and regulatory compliance (GFSI, AIB, etc.).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership abilities.
• Familiarity with sanitation, vendor management, and risk assessment processes.

Advanced knowledge of PepsiCo’s quality systems and lean manufacturing practices is highly desirable.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a competitive compensation package tailored to your experience:

• Expected salary range: $93,500 - $156,450 USD annually, with adjustments based on location, skills, experience, and education.
• 10% performance-based bonus, paid annually upon eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accident, group legal, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, vacation, sick days, and bereavement.

These perks support your well-being and work-life balance, ensuring you thrive at PepsiCo.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, career advancement is a reality. As FSQ Manager, you’ll gain exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional projects, and global supply chain initiatives. Our development programs, mentorship opportunities, and internal mobility pathways empower you to progress into higher roles like Sector FSQ leadership or operations management. We invest in your growth through training, certifications, and performance-driven promotions.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo’s Lima team means contributing to world-famous brands while working in a collaborative, innovative environment. Benefit from our focus on sustainability, safety, and efficiency. Enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity, teamwork, and bold ideas. In Lima, Ohio, you’ll impact local communities while advancing globally. With competitive pay, robust benefits, and endless possibilities, this is your chance to elevate your career with a true industry leader.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the salary range for this position?
A: The range is $93,500 - $156,450 USD, plus a 10% bonus, based on qualifications.

Q: Is relocation assistance provided?
A: Discuss with your recruiter; it may be available based on circumstances.

Q: What shifts does this role cover?
A: Oversight across all shifts, with a focus on facility-wide leadership.

Q: Are there opportunities for advancement?
A: Yes, PepsiCo emphasizes internal growth and leadership development.

Q: How does PepsiCo support work-life balance?
A: Through PTO, parental leave, EAP, and flexible benefits elections.