Senior Manager - QFS Sr Lead / Manager

About the company

PepsiCo is a global organization that values curiosity, innovation, and people who are willing to challenge established ways of working. The company encourages team members at every level to take thoughtful risks, grow their capabilities, and contribute to a culture where everyone is welcome.

With a presence across major brands enjoyed by more than 1 billion people every day, PepsiCo offers opportunities to be part of a team that creates, moves, and delivers products at a global scale.

Role overview

This is a senior on-site Quality & Food Safety leadership position for PepsiCo’s Kolkata plant. The role is responsible for shaping and executing the plant’s QFS approach, ensuring regulatory and internal standards are met, and strengthening the site’s quality systems and team capabilities in line with AMESA expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Own and lead the overall Food Safety and Quality strategy for plant operations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with HACCP, FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000, FSSAI, and PepsiCo QFS requirements.
• Maintain strong audit preparedness, product traceability, and governance controls.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on process safety, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and reinforce plant-level QFS systems, processes, and competency.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant brings substantial experience in FMCG or food manufacturing, with strong command over food safety systems, quality management, plant-level operations, audit handling, and leadership of stakeholders.

Application details

Interested candidates are expected to share an updated resume along with their current CTC, expected CTC, total experience, relevant Food Safety / Quality experience, notice period, current organization and location, and willingness to work from Kolkata.

There is a mandatory compliance check before proceeding. Candidates must disclose whether any relatives by blood or marriage, or close personal relationships, currently work at PepsiCo. If yes, they should provide the person’s name, designation, and relationship. Candidates should also state whether they have previously been employed by or interviewed with PepsiCo, and share relevant details if applicable.

Work schedule

This role follows a 6-day working week.

Additional notes

The position is based at the Kolkata plant and requires willingness to work from Kolkata. Leadership and team management experience is mandatory.

Company culture

PepsiCo promotes an inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to be authentic, learn continuously, and build careers that create impact for both people and the planet.