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Overview PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo. Responsibilities QUALITY SYSTEMS PROGRAM Implement quality systems new specifications and procedures and ensure compliance. Ensure that all SOS documentation, standards, process control procedures and analytical methods are available, and systems are followed. Function as a ‘go-to’ person for any raised issues. Decide on packaging issues that arise during production regarding packet quality attributes and packet weight control. Generate a periodic report which contains all Quality KPI’s. Evaluate performance against last year and AOP, communicate to relevant departments and set up action plan to achieve continuous improvement. Attend meetings both in Packaging and Process, monitor product quality and drive the agenda towards Gold Standard/PepsiCo Standards. Set, organise, implement and monitor the site internal quality and environmental systems audit programme. Act as external auditor for QC quality systems within PepsiCo. Assess training needs, plan and execute annual training program for Quality Systems. Update logs for Hold/Release issues, set up preventative actions, recommendations and ensure implementation. Communicate via PepsiCo Raw material database all incidents. Responsible for monitoring traceability procedures across all functions (Raw Materials and Finished Products). Ensure correct procedures are followed for product to be accurately traced from the supply of raw materials, through to the finished product and point of sale, “one step up, one step down” so as to meet legal compliance and minimize withdrawn quantities. Initiate and coordinate Mock Recalls and Traceability Exercises, assess outcome and ensure regulatory compliance. FOOD SAFETY • Responsible to conduct Food Safety Internal Inspections, to set, organise, implement & maintain the Food Safety & HACCP Program, and to follow up the action plan & corrective actions until completion. • Responsible to keep Food Safety & Sanitation records updated & on time. Produce reports relative to Food Safety Performance (Food Safety Scorecards, Corrective Actions Reports, Microbiology Monitoring Program data analysis reports, Sanitation Performance Reports). • Responsible to coordinate all the processes & procedures in order to keep Food Safety & Sanitation Standards at a high level. Provide expertise on Food Safety issues. Communicate & influence others in order to promote Food Safety awareness on site. Ensure compliance with GMPs & AIB Consolidated Standards requirements. • Responsible to manage all Food Safety issues that may occur on site. Investigate & resolve Food Safety issues & organise Corrective Actions & follow up in collaboration with all cross-functional departments (Production, QA, Maintenance, EHS) in order to ensure Food Safety compliance. • Lead, support & achieve all targets regarding Food Safety KPI’s (Food Safety Performance with Purpose, AIB Intl Food Safety Audit, FSSC/ISO 22000 Certification, Consumer Complaints, Recalls/Withdrawals & Hold/Release). • Responsible to develop & coordinate the PepsiCo Food Defense Program, to conduct Food Defense Inspections, to prepare the Audit Reports, and follow up the Corrective Actions. Carry out the Vulnerability Assessment on site and provide coaching & support to relevant stakeholders. • Responsible to deliver the Annual Training Program on site (HACCP PRP Program, GMPs, Allergen Management). • Responsible to develop & monitor the site routine cleaning tasks & procedures, as well as those scheduled on the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). Organise & review the MSS & the Cleaning Procedures where needed. Deliver coaching & one-to-one validation of key personnel in the Sanitation department. Responsible to monitor & control Sanitation KPI’s (service, cost & quality). • Responsible to be the key contact person with external contractors (Pest Control Agency, Cleaning Chemicals Suppliers, External Laboratories) regarding Food Safety & Sanitation topics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry, in a Food Safety / Quality role. Solid hands-on experience with FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 food safety management systems. Trained and certified as a Quality/Food Safety Systems auditor; proven experience leading and supporting external audits (AIB, FSSC/ISO 22000). Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership skills, including team development, coaching and one-to-one/group facilitation. Ability to identify trends, analyse data and translate findings into action plans. Troubleshooting, problem solving and analytical thinking. Cost/quality balance appreciation. Excellent level of English. Ability to develop and manage own agenda, and to resource networks with other Site Specialists and Regional Teams.
