Quality Control Supervisor

PepsiCo; Kadıköy; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beverage company is seeking a Quality Control Manager in Kadıköy, Turkey. The candidate will develop and implement quality control systems to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include overseeing laboratory operations, managing quality audits, and leading a team to meet departmental goals. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, strong managerial skills, and proficiency in English and MS Office. This role involves a focus on food safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Advanced level of English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Strong managerial and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental objectives and activity plans.
• Ensure compliance with Turkish Food Codex and company standards.
• Coordinate quality-related activities with Head Office.
• Lead and motivate team members.

Skills

Managerial skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental objectives and activity plans in line with Company and Quality Control Directorate goals and policies; submit for approval, implement approved plans, and ensure effective execution.
• Actively contribute to the establishment, improvement, and development of the Quality Control System in line with quality policies and objectives; support the integration of local and international quality standards across the Company.
• Ensure that incoming materials, raw materials, and finished products comply with Turkish Food Codex requirements and Company quality standards; initiate and follow up corrective actions to eliminate factors negatively affecting product quality.
• Ensure the laboratory operates fully, efficiently, and in compliance with required standards.
• Collaborate with the Planning Department in the preparation and execution of production schedules.
• Ensure sampling from production lines, warehouses, market returns, problematic regions, and when necessary, other factories; oversee testing, reporting, and record keeping; report results to the Plant Manager and Head Office.
• Review quality records related to responsible departments and ensure corrective actions are taken when required.
• Organize and accompany audits conducted by official authorities and private institutions within the scope of responsibility.
• Maintain full control of all production process stages to ensure compliance with Company standards and legal regulations; ensure periodic execution of tests, analyses, and controls defined in quality plans.
• Participate in supplier evaluation processes; share supplier-related issues with suppliers, the Quality Manager, and relevant departments.
• Ensure availability of required equipment and chemicals for Quality Control activities and oversee maintenance of equipment.
• Make decisions and obtain approvals regarding blocked inputs, materials, and products identified during incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Identify inspection, measurement, and test equipment requiring calibration; prepare calibration/verification plans and ensure execution in line with these plans.
• Take an active role in start-up productions; coordinate sample submissions for new products and packaging to R&D, Central Laboratory, and other laboratories designated by PepsiCo.
• Ensure verification analyses are conducted for cleaning and sanitation of production lines and equipment in line with Cleaning and Sanitation Plans; ensure GMP requirements are implemented.
• Ensure materials and products are controlled in accordance with Company and legal requirements; define and apply inspection and testing methods.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken for nonconformities across all stages of the quality system and production processes.
• Support optimal use of Company resources; participate in loss analysis and focused improvement initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory updates, publications, and legal changes related to areas of responsibility; inform senior management and employees and ensure necessary actions are taken.
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety rules are applied and required precautions are taken within the scope of responsibility.
• Ensure activities comply with Environmental Management System requirements.
• Organize task distribution for direct reports in line with work programs and monitor their performance.
• Coordinate quality-related activities with Head Office and other plants.
• Ensure team members comply with workplace principles, ethics, and discipline.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and departmental meetings with direct reports; evaluate feedback and implement appropriate improvement suggestions.
• Lead, motivate, and continuously guide team members.
• Evaluate team performance; identify training programs aimed at improving skills, productivity, and team engagement, and ensure delivery of such training.
• Comply with Environmental Management System and Environmental Legislation requirements related to waste management and use of natural resources.
• Report environmental issues or nonconformities to the Environmental Officer or Management Environmental Representative.
• Perform other duties assigned by management within the scope of authority and responsibility.
• Ensure all factory activities comply with food safety and prerequisite programs, PepsiCo requirements, and national/international food regulations.
• Ensure implementation of hygiene management practices and HACCP principles.
• Notify the Quality Control Manager of any food safety-related issues.
• Comply with Food Safety Management System requirements and food legislation related to food safety.
• Act in accordance with workplace ethics, principles, and disciplinary rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines)
• Advanced level of English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong managerial and leadership skills required for the position
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and employ effective time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills