R&D Food Safety Principal Engineer

Overview

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!

• Strong Leadership and intrapersonal skills with a drive for action while being agile
• Self-starter, with a high capacity for managing multiple work streams at the same time
• Strong foundational knowledge of Food Safety & Quality Requirements
• Ability to navigate across multiple systems and digital tools

• Lead the Newly created 'Portfolio Of The Future' agenda in delivering New Product Innovation for PFNA resulting in incremental revenue.
• Provide expert Food Safety recommendations to 'new to Pepsico' kind of project activities within foods R&D.
• Complete all Food Safety-related activities for scale-up including but not limited to Ingredients hazard assessments, Food Safety Risk assessment for process & formula.
• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams and create all necessary food documents including but not limited to Qualification, PEM monitoring, Sanitation verification, and Line & Site assessments.
• Be a results-oriented "change agent" who can understand different scenarios and help facilitate big-picture and tactical execution throughout all projects.
• Provide One FSQA Voice to the Innovation process by completing required assessments.
• Champion creative thinking and people development to elevate and grow dedicated team members while supporting career aspirations
• Travel 15-30%

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100.
• 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 12% 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."

• Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in food science or equivalent engineering or science degree
• Minimum 7+ years experience in food safety & quality for a global consumer goods company
• Certified HACCP or PCQI or Food Safety / Quality Auditor or Certified Food Safety / Quality Engineer required
• Background in Manufacturing/Product Development/Quality Assurance and Foods Safety
• Knowledge and experience in food processes that can be related to scale up & commercialization activities
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, CQV processes, and audit practices.
• Strong technical knowledge in Food Safety related topics including but not limited to Allergens, Sanitation, Microbiology, Pathogen control, Thermal processing, and ability to use it for risk assessment of ingredients, processes & formulas.
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical data and distill it into business-focused technical recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while dealing with ambiguity and managing changes
• Strong leadership, influencing & consensus building skills
• Excellent communication & presentation skills; ability to simplify complex concepts & systems to drive alignment around critical objectives
• Demonstrate practical application of risk-based approach
• Knowledge of End to End integrated quality metrics for the entire value chain covering ingredients, product development, manufacturing, distribution, and consumers etc.
• Ability to travel to field locations (15% - 30%)

• Strategic Thinking: 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: Can approach new product development in bringing industry approaches in mitigating Food Safety Risks.
• Builds Collaborative Relationships: Builds relationships based on trust and respect. Promotes the inclusion of diverse knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve results.