R&D Senior Food Safety Scientist

This role may be located in Plano, Texas or Valhalla, NY

#Locations: Plano, Texas; Valhalla, NY

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, LIFEWTR to Lay’s, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we’re dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better!

This role will be responsible for conducting gap assessments and verification of PepsiCo food safety programs (food safety plan/HACCP, pathogen environmental monitoring, sanitation, allergens, physical hazards, etc.) in support of food safety program continuous improvement for PepsiCo North America manufacturing facilities. This position will reside within the Food Safety Center of Excellence (FSCoE) organization, reporting to the Director of Food Safety Continuous Improvement. This position will be working with subject matter experts within the FSCoE and with PFNAs Supply Chain Quality and Food Safety organization.

• Conduct review of manufacturing lines as per identified risk matrix or series of events. Partner with plant QC personnel and relevant SMEs to identify source(s) of risk or contamination and develop a mitigation plan that includes monitoring to verify effectiveness of CAPA.
• Close food safety and quality gaps through corrections & corrective actions at site and corporate levels, assist site with changes to food safety plan and preventive controls, and identify investment needs and strategies for preventive actions.
• Assist in identifying tools and/ or creating processes to drive consistency and accuracy of metrics reporting.
• Collaborate with other FSCoE teams as needed to drive our Faster, Stronger, & Better food safety agenda.
• Voice your opinion fearlessly & be a change ambassador.
• Ability to travel up to 60% (primarily in North America).

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $76,400 - $127,850.
• 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.

• B.S. or M.S. or PhD in Food science, Food microbiology, Chemical or Food Processing Engineering, or another related technical field.
• Minimum 3-4 years (BS), 1-2 years (MS+) of relevant progressive experience in an operation- or R&D-based quality and food safety role.
• Solid understanding of basic food processing and the related food safety and quality programs. Low moisture foods experience is a plus.
• Direct experience in food safety, pathogen environmental monitoring, food microbiology, and sanitation in food manufacturing is a plus.
• PCQI certification and/ or working knowledge of food safety hazard and risk assessment is a plus
• Microsoft Office suite proficient. PowerBI experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering quality results in a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented person with experience in collaborating with supply chain and R&D associates.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with others and work collaboratively to accomplish goals.
• Driven, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and data management skills. High attention to detail.
• Self-monitors progress against goals, identifies issues and independently problem solves.

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 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

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