Food Science Job at PepsiCo, USA
Are you looking to start your career in food safety and quality with a global company? The Plant Food Safety & Quality Coach role at PepsiCo Careers offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining high standards of food safety and product quality. You will lead teams, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. This Food Science Job in the USA is ideal for freshers and early-career professionals in food science and related fields. You also get to collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain industry exposure.
About the Company:
PepsiCo is one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies with a portfolio of over 500 brands, including popular products like Lay’s, Gatorade, and Quaker. The company focuses on innovation, sustainability, and consumer satisfaction. PepsiCo operates globally and is known for creating impactful careers and meaningful work opportunities.
Job Details:
- Role: Plant Food Safety & Quality Coach
- Location: Howell, Michigan, USA
- Department: Supply Chain
- Job ID: 445696
- Experience: 0–3 years preferred
- Salary: $66,900 – $111,950
- Work Type: Full-time (Flexible schedule, including weekends)
Key Responsibilities:
Technical & Process Expertise
- Provide technical knowledge for water treatment systems, concentrate/syrup batching, ingredient receiving/storage, and lab systems in this Food Science Job in the USA
- Demonstrate working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes and their impact on Quality and Food Safety, Food Safety Program Execution
- Oversee team execution of key Food Safety programs, including General Manufacturing Practices compliance, sanitation, monitoring, documentation, and recordkeeping
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management Systems (Food Safety, Food Defense, CAPA) in this Food Science Job
- Oversee calibration programs and ensure analytical procedures are executed accurately
Non-Conforming Product & Hold Management
- Ensure flawless execution of Non-Conforming Product programs
- Manage hold systems, reconciliation controls, compliance processes, and personnel training at PepsiCo Careers
Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Use data analytics tools to monitor real-time Quality and Food Safety performance
- Identify trends and implement corrective and preventive action plans in this Food Science Job
- Support improvement of Quality, Food Safety, and consumer-related metrics
Training & Capability Building
- Coordinate Quality and Food Safety training for cross-functional teams
- Coach the Food Safety & Quality Technicians and support capability development across shifts
Audit Support & Compliance
Partner with The Food Safety & Quality Manager, The Food Safety & Quality Leader, and peer Coaches to support site audits, including:
- Global and Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
- AIB Good Manufacturing Practices
- Regulatory readiness
- Quality and Food Safety and internal audits
- Ensure audit findings are addressed and sustained
Change Leadership & Collaboration
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- Demonstrate effective change leadership while minimizing people’s impact in this Food Science Job
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent quality executional
Qualification Requirements for this Job:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Food/Beverage Manufacturing, Microbiology, or related field)
- Minimum 0-3 years of experience in the food or beverage industry strongly preferred
- Direct people leadership experience preferred
- Previous Quality Control experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge and application of quality principles and problem-solving tools
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Availability to work weekends and a flexible scheduleÂ
Leadership & People Skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
- Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making
Benefits of the Food Science Job:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus (8%)
- Paid time off (vacation, parental leave, sick leave)
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement plans and insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth in a global organization
- Opportunity to work with leading food brands
