Chemist / Microbiologist

PepsiCo; Al Ahsa Governorate; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Quality Analyst to ensure all manufactured products meet specified standards and regulatory compliance. This role includes conducting product analyses, maintaining laboratory safety, and participating in food safety audits. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in science, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or Food Science is essential.
• Strong command over English is required.
• Good computer skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily analysis on finished products and raw materials.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards during production.
• Manage shift activities independently.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science (preferably in chemistry / Food Science)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S, DORITOS, CHEETOS, GATORADE, PEPSI, QUAKER and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/

Join PepsiCo, dare to transform.

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure all manufactured products meet specified PepsiCo- and regulatory standards in terms of specification and food safety compliance and non-conforming finished products, ingredients, packaging materials and raw materials are not released. All PepsiCo Quality and Food Safety system standards are implemented, monitored, audit targets achieved, and relevant plant safety requirements are met.

Principal Accountabilities

• Conduct daily analysis on finished products, incoming raw and packaging materials to ensure only conforming FGRMPM are released, and non-conforming ones are isolated and held for further action as per Quality Policy and Procedures.
• Participate in inspection visits by regulatory authorities and support addressing issues and concerns.
• Ensure GMP is followed by plant personnel and raise relevant issues during the shift.
• Participate in monthly Food safety audit and support in implementing FS standards and audit findings.
• Meet relevant safety requirements such as Near Miss, chemical management, and support implementation of other EHS standards.
• Sustain a safe work environment in labs by adhering to SWPs (Safe Working Procedures) while maintaining high housekeeping standards in line with 5S.
• Attend sensory evaluation tests (Quality wall) during shifts, review process and packaging performance, and follow-up on previous sensory evaluation findings, including “Hot and mini walls”.
• Monitor production operator’s product analysis and evaluation both in process and packaging, take action if necessary, and enter results in SPC sheet and weak link.
• Communicate timely the results of acceptance and rejections of RMPM to concerned functions, issue reports, and action decisions through SAP.
• Take immediate action in case of noncompliance noticed during analysis and line monitoring, initiate relevant Hold/Release, and coordinate with concerned leaders for inspection and action, including CAPA completion.
• Coordinate corrective actions with team leaders if required.
• Carry out monthly and quarterly in-market evaluation of finished products, including CQA and PQMd samples.
• Participate in internal and external proficiency tests.
• Participate in complaint investigations and follow-up corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory area and equipment in good working and tidy condition, meeting safety requirements, and maintaining calibration status of lab instruments.
• Support developmental activities/projects relevant to the function.
• Ensure GMP is followed by plant personnel and raise relevant issues during the shift.
• Support in implementing IPS, Food Safety, Lab, and Quality standards, and follow-up on audit findings.
• Authority to accept conforming materials and hold or reject non-conforming materials and products.
• Manage shift activities independently.
• Authority to enforce GMP and stop lines in case of critical non-conformity observed during shifts.
• Train colleagues and disseminate knowledge gained through internal and external trainings.
• Verify production and warehouse concerns related to quality and communicate results (on line rejection / Warehouse unloading rejection).
• Implement, sustain, and participate in continual improvement of the OH&S Management System (MS) at the area of responsibility, ensuring controls for hazards and risks are in place and OH&S targets are achieved.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in science (preferably in chemistry / Food Science).
• Excellent command over written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills with excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience

• New graduates can apply; however, experience as chemists in a food manufacturing plant with profound knowledge of latest lab instruments and Quality systems such as ISO are preferred.

Competencies

• Ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Team player with self-motivation and initiative.