Food Safety and Quality Manager
PepsiCo · Sacramento, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $94k–$156k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at PepsiCo (food & beverage) in Sacramento, CA.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Internal audits, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $94k–$156k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $101k–$149k. This one lists $94k–$156k.
Median of the low and high ends of 109 live postings that list pay, out of 211 quality engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 210 other live quality postings in California.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $100k–$149k, from 105 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 78%
- FMEA 53%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 44%
- Supplier quality 44%
- AS9100 42%
- ISO 9001 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at PepsiCo
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from PepsiCoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
include data analysis for continuous improvement on processes, quality, and service across all shifts. The FSQ Manger partners with Production, Maintenance and Warehouse teams across the facility by communicating quality procedures and developing long-term sustainable practices to maintain World Class quality processes.
Responsibilities
Direct process management for concentrate/syrup batching, ingredient receiving/storage, and Quality standard lab systems. Oversee compliance of water treatment systems. Oversee sanitation programs: performance monitoring, employee training, vendor management, and compliance to Quality & Food Safety program
requirements
Leverage data analytics tools to monitor real-time Quality/Food Safety data, identify trends, and establish robust corrective/preventive action plants to improve Quality, Food Safety and Consumer performance metrics Coordinate Quality & Food Safety training for site – to include all organizational levels Oversee standard lab and processing equipment calibration management programs and executional compliance of analytical procedures Lead Quality & Food Safety risk assessment and analysis in partnership with Sector FSQ. Manage issues with non-conforming product to ensure proper control, minimize losses, and provide analysis to drive the elimination of future occurrences Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive waste elimination performance targets for the site. Leverage Quality technical expertise and data analytics tools to lead Quality waste elimination focus such as DNC and yield targeting. Oversee Food Safety Management Systems for site – to include Food Safety, Food Defense, Internal Audit and Corrective/Preventive Action Plan programs Lead and manage audits and audit outputs, including: GFSI, AIB GMP, Regulatory Readiness and QAS Demonstrate effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact Manage key Vendor relationships to optimize Quality & Food Safety performance – to include Ecolab, Lab Equipment and Pest Control services Manage flawless execution of Non-Conforming Product Programs at the site – to include integration and optimization of hold management systems, hold reconciliation controls/compliance processes, and personnel training Oversee Consumer Complaint data review, trend analysis, site reporting, and corrective/preventive action plan management program to drive positive Consumer experience Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450. 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.
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Overview The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager is accountable for ensuring that the facility follows and adheres to strict Quality & Food Safety protocols in order to produce the high-quality products that our Consumers demand. The FSQ Manager is responsible for leading FSQ Technicians and developing a team of FSQ Supervisors.
