executive

VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED is seeking a Process Chemist to oversee quality control and process chemistry within our production unit in India. The role emphasizes maintaining physicochemical parameters, CIP execution, and adherence to PepsiCo guidelines.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of relevant experience, a Master or B.Tech in Food Tech/Chemistry, and strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills to support audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: M.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Tech in Food Technology from a recognized institute.
• 2–5 years of experience in food industry quality control or process chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of PepsiCo quality guidelines and food safety standards (AIB, QAS).
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure; good analytical skills.
• Familiarity with CIP procedures and water quality testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Brix, volume and physicochemical parameters per PepsiCo guidelines.
• Execute CIP operations according to the prescribed schedule.
• Monitor water quality and ensure compliance with PepsiCo specifications.
• Prepare syrup batches on time and verify testing specifications.
• Control sugar delta within a 0.2% target for each batch.
• Maintain and review quality system documentation daily.
• Ensure sanitary and hygienic conditions to achieve audit scores.
• Support FSMS and audits with zero major findings.
• Perform sensory score assessments to achieve 100% compliance.
• Coordinate with quality staff, operators and external auditors.

Skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Communication

Coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

M.Sc./B.Tech-Food Tech

M.Sc.(Chemist)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

1, PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Job Context:

• A process chemists day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work, there are many core tasks associated with the role
• Interlinking theoretical knowledge and experimental approaches.
• Implementing the principles of sustainability at the roots of the chemical design.

Challenges:

2, DETAILS OF THE JOB:

• Job Role/Title: Process Chemist
• Level: M01
• Business Unit: Nuh
• Function: Quality Control
• Country: India
• Work Location: Nuh
• Reporting Manager: Quality Head
• Manager’s Manager: Plant Manager
• Matrix Manager:
• Team Size:
• No. of Direct Reporters:

3, KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Individual Sensory score 100%. Maintain the Brix, Volume & Physio Chemical Parameter as per PepsiCo Guideline. Do the CIP as per Schedule.
• Ingredient Water Quality Score 100%. Monitor Water Quality Testing Schedule as per PepsiCo Guideline Maintain the Water Quality Specifications per PepsiCo Guideline
• Corrected Caffeine score 100%. Maintain the Quality System in the Shift. Maintain & review the Documents on Daily basis as per PepsiCo
• Syrup Availability as per Plan 100%. Prepare the Syrup as per schedule within time Frame. Follow the Syrup Testing Schedule & maintained the Specification as per norms.
• Sugar Delta 0.2%. Monitor & Maintain the Sugar Delta as per Target in each Batch
• No any Unsatisfactory & Minimum Mandate Failure in AIB Audit. Maintain the Sanitary & Hygienic condition of the Processing area to achieve the Micro Results.
• QAS audit Score 98 Maintain the Process as per AIB(Food Safety) & QAS requirements
• No any Major findings to be raised during FSMS & Other Audits. Maintain the Sanitary & Hygienic condition of the Processing area to achieve the Micro Results.

4, KEY INTERFACES

• External Interfaces: Quality department employees/ worker/ operator
• Internal Interfaces:

5, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet minimum requirements for this Job..

• Education Qualification (Highest) with Target Institute(s): M.Sc./ B.Tech-Food Tech
• Desired Certifications: M.Sc.(Chemist)
• Experience Range: 02-05 years
• Desirable experience: Good Knowledge & Experience required in Food Industry.

6, SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Functional Skills (Expert)
  • Proven ability to work in team-working style in complex, inter-dependent organization.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet the desired deadlines
• Behavioural Skills (Expert)
  • Imagination & Creativity
  • High Analytical Ability
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Co-ordination Skills
  • Interpersonal skills
• General Awareness: Knows the fundamental or general understanding of concepts.
• Working Knowledge: Has broad job knowledge; knows and applies the full range of concepts and practices. Has broad / working knowledge of the subject. Candidate should use these concepts in day to day practices.
• Functional Expert: Candidate is certified functional expert with strong knowledge on concepts.
• Mastery: Candidate is subject matter expert and has command over the subject/ concept

Responsibilities

• Maintain Brix, volume, and physicochemical parameters as per PepsiCo guidelines.
• Execute CIP operations according to the prescribed schedule.
• Monitor water quality and ensure compliance with PepsiCo specifications.
• Prepare syrup batches on time and verify all testing specifications.
• Control sugar delta within a 0.2% target for each batch.
• Maintain and review quality system documentation daily.
• Ensure sanitary and hygienic conditions to achieve AIB and QAS audit scores.
• Support FSMS and other internal audits with zero major findings.
• Perform sensory score assessments to achieve 100% compliance.
• Coordinate with quality department staff, operators, and external auditors.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Tech in Food Technology (or related) from a recognized institute.
• 2-5 years of experience in food industry quality control or process chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of PepsiCo quality guidelines and food safety standards (AIB, QAS).
• Proven ability to work in a team within a complex, inter-dependent organization.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with CIP procedures and water quality testing.
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination in process improvement.
• Proficiency in maintaining documentation and audit readiness.

Requirements: