SC QC Sr Supervisor

PepsiCo Inc.; Patiala District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. seeks a seasoned Q&FS leader for the Channo COSO manufacturing site in India. You will drive food safety initiatives, ensure alignment with PepsiCo policies, and mentor teams to sustain quality performance across processes.

You will lead HACCP implementation, risk-based improvements, and training programs to raise the bar on food safety and product integrity for current and future innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Microbiology or Dairy Technology.
• 3–4 years of experience in Q&FS within food manufacturing.
• 10–12 years of experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Q&FS strategic plans for the site.
• Ensure Q&FS requirements understood at the manufacturing site.
• Nurture Q&FS culture to build sustainable quality performance.
• Lead troubleshooting and SME support for products and processes.
• Ensure HACCP plans are in place and effective.
• Ensure compliance with PepsiCo Global Food Safety Standards.
• Maintain traceability of ingredients, materials and finished product.
• Build Q&FS capability through training needs and calendar.

Skills

Q&FS Leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology/Microbiology/Dairy Technology

Tools

Lead auditor certification (ISO 22K / FSSC 22K)

Job description

Overview

This role will provide technical and Quality & Food Safety leadership for Channo COSO manufacturing site and help delivering AMESA sector QC vision

“Drive Quality and Food safety Excellence to delight our consumers and customers.”

Responsible to ensure food safety plans and policies at Channo unit are in alignment with PepsiCo policies and India BU strategies.

• Develop and execute food safety strategies and plans in alignment with the Business Unit Strat Plan and in alignment with the PepsiCo Food Safety Policies.
• Ensure food safety requirements are fully understood at manufacturing site and provide training of all pertinent requirements and best practices around food safety.
• Provide SME support to maintain safe processes and products within the current portfolio and with future innovation.

Nurture Q&FS culture to deliver sustained results on Q&FS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Q&FS strategic plans for site in alignment with India business unit Plan and PepsiCo Q&FS Policies.
• Ensure Q&FS requirements are fully understood at manufacturing site.
• Nurturing Q&FS culture to build sustainable quality performance.
• Lead troubleshooting and SME support efforts for products and processes.
• Ensure HACCP Plans are in place and effective in the site.
• Ensure PepsiCo Global Food Safety Standards are effectively implemented and periodically assessed for compliance.
• Ensure traceability of ingredients, materials and finished product is effective and the tracking can be accomplished in a timely manner.
• Ensure the site is capable to meet Q&FS requirements in terms of people, infrastructure, and process/building designs.
• Develop Q&FS capability build program through training need identification along training trg calendar
• Continually assess and identify systematic issues found in Q&FS audits and ensure CAPA are developed in a timely manner.
• Ensure appropriate information is provided to enable an accurate measurement of food safety for BU within the 3D Quality program.
• Compliance to FSSAI requirements as nominee for FSSAI for Plant and WH.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Food Technology/Microbiology/Dairy Technology with a strong understanding of Foods manufacturing
• Functional Experience: 3 – 4 years of experience and proven track record managing Q&FS within food manufacturing operations
• At least 10-12 years of experience in food industry

Lead auditor certification in food safety management systems (ISO 22K, FSSC 22K) would be preferred

• Sound knowledge for foods manufacturing process and quality management
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with teams
• Ability to manage multiple stake holders (internal and external) and multitasking
• Ability to lead team of professionals and operators
• Ability to work effectively and manage risk in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and change

Ability to manage conflict, using data and influencing skills to drive decisions