R&D FSQA Scientist

PepsiCo, a leader in the food and beverage industry, has an opening for a role on the FSQA team. This role supports the integration of FSQA programs for Sabra integration.

The candidate must have foundational understanding of Food Safety requirements, Regulations and how these translate to Manufacturing operations. Ideal Candidate must be able to drive impact, influence others and articulate ideas specific to Quality & Food Safety as it relates to recent Sabra acquisition & integration. They must be able to develop effective working relationships and gain resource support to enable business and team success.

• Self-starter, have high capacity for managing multiple work streams at the same time
• Strong analytical and fact-based problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate across multiple systems and digital tools.

This person must be able to support across multiple high paced innovation projects to minimize any/all food safety risk while commercialization & scale up.

• Provide expert knowledge and experience to project activities within foods R&D and plant operations to manage quality testing, food safety, and all other Quality areas.
• Be a results-oriented “change agent” who can understand different scenarios and help facilitate big-picture and tactical execution throughout all projects.
• Successfully deploy existing quality tools to enable business speed and agility.
• Manage multiple project work streams and support Adhoc request on data insights.
• Ability to clearly communicate and win support of ideas and plans to all levels of the organization, both written and verbally.
• Ability to travel to field locations across the US. (10% - 15%)

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $69,900 - $117,000.
• 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 5% 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.

• Bachelor's degree a must, Science or related fields are accepted.
• 2- 5 years' experience in leadership roles, for a global consumer goods company
• Background in Manufacturing/Product Development/Quality Assurance and Foods Safety
• Ability to visualize data across multiple programs to highlight area of improvements.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality & Food Safety Metrics, audit practices. Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in Foods processes as it relates to scale up & commercialization
• Technical foundation in Food Safety related topics including but not limited to Allergens, Sanitation
• Excellent communication & presentation skills; ability to simplify complex concepts & systems to drive alignment around critical objectives
• Willingness to travel 10% - 15%

Preferred Skills:

• Thinks Strategically: Takes a broad view of the business, industry, and consumer environment to anticipate and plan for the future. Identifies the focus and defines where to play, how to win and what capabilities and management systems are required.
• Aligns and Engages the Team in the Vision: Provides clarity to each team member on their role in achieving the vision, strategy, and goals.
• Embraces and Initiates Change: Distinguishes what to preserve and what to change. Has the courage to initiate and lead the changes that drive success.
• Builds Collaborative Relationships: Builds relationships based on trust and respect. Promotes the inclusion of diverse knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve results.

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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.

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