Quality & Food Safety Manager Job at PepsiCo, Netherlands

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  • PepsiCo
  • Netherlands

Job Description

Overview

Quality & Food Safety Manager

We are looking for a Quality & Food Safety Manager to join the Operations Management Team (OMT) at PepsiCo ’s Snacks plant in Broek op Langedijk , the Netherlands — a key role driving quality, safety, and operational excellence across the site. This is a pivotal management position with a dual focus: ensuring the highest standards of product quality and food safety, while also fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will directly influence not only operational excellence but also the strategic and people agenda of the plant.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the QC and Food Safety team and lab operations, fostering engagement, growth, and healthy work-life balance.

  • Drive performance on Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation KPIs using SPARK and Lean Manufacturing principles.

  • Deliver Food Safety and Quality-related CAPEX projects on time and within budget, ensuring strong business impact.

  • Maintain and continuously improve the Quality and Food Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with legal and certification requirements ( FSSC 22000 , AIB International , and PepsiCo standards).

  • Secure successful audit outcomes (internal and external) and implement effective follow-up actions.

  • Collaborate closely with Operations, EHS, Procurement, R&D, and central Quality teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.

  • Provide training, coaching and guidance to enhance Food Safety and Quality awareness across the organization.

  • Elevate sanitation and hygiene standards across the plant, embedding a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Food Technology or a related field).

  • At least 5 years of experience in a production environment (preferably FMCG) and proven people management experience.

  • Strong business acumen — able to connect operational decisions with broader business impact.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.

  • Fluent in Dutch and English.

  • Track record of driving results in continuous improvement and Lean environments.

  • Core competencies: results orientation, strategic thinking, organizational sensitivity, relationship-building, coaching and motivating teams.

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