Job Description

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This field-based role reports to the PepsiCo Foods US (PFUS) Supply Chain EHS Sr. Director and plays a key leadership role in advancing PepsiCo Foods North America’s (PFNA) Beyond Zero safety culture. The Regional Sr. EHS Manager provides strategic guidance, technical expertise, and operational leadership to reduce risk, strengthen EHS capability, and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance across manufacturing and warehouse locations.

This leader drives the execution of the PFNA Supply Chain EHS Annual Operating Plan (AOP) within assigned regions, translating risk assessments and performance insights into targeted improvement strategies. The role partners closely with regional and site leadership to implement prevention-focused programs, build EHS competencies, and embed safety and environmental stewardship into daily operations and decision-making.

For a candidate to be successful in this role they will influence and align stakeholders at all levels, serve as a trusted advisor on EHS matters, and help shape the continued evolution of PFNA’s EHS strategy, culture, and performance.

• Ability to travel up to 50% and candidate to reside within the Region.
• Provide strategic leadership to field EHS leaders to deliver the EHS Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and advance the company’s EHS culture and performance.
• Strengthen organizational capability by developing EHS talent, leadership competencies, and bench strength across the Region.
• Ensure consistent implementation of EHS management systems to achieve compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations and internal corporate standards.
• Conduct executive-level site engagement to assess performance, remove barriers, and support leadership alignment on EHS priorities.
• Drive high-quality incident investigation and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions address systemic and behavioral contributors.
• Lead and validate risk assessments, ensuring effective, sustainable controls are in place to prevent high-risk events.
• Monitor and interpret EHS performance indicators to identify emerging trends, priority gaps, and high-impact improvement opportunities.
• Architect and execute strategic risk reduction plans, ensuring alignment with national EHS direction and regional business needs.
• Influence and partner with Operations, HR, Engineering, and senior leadership to embed EHS into operational decision-making and business planning.
• Act as a change leader, modeling and reinforcing expectations for visible safety leadership and accountability throughout the organization.
• Provide coaching and direction to direct reports, ensuring clear priorities, performance outcomes, and professional development.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800.
• 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 15% 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; advanced EHS credentials preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE).
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing and/or fleet operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in EHS management systems, regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA/DOT), and program deployment across multiple sites.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Skilled in conducting and leading EHS audits and risk assessments.
• Executive-level communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence, present, and effectively engage with senior leadership and frontline teams.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including developing talent, guiding high-performance teams, and driving cultural change.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a matrixed organization and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive matters; capable of making independent, informed decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, based on business needs.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available  EEO is the Law &  EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View  PepsiCo EEO Policy .

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