R&D Packaging Coordinator (Temporary) - Isando Plant Snacks

PepsiCo; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage company in Kempton Park is seeking a Packaging Specialist to execute and support packaging projects. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 2-3 years of experience in a technical or R&D role. Effective communication and project management skills are essential. This role involves ensuring compliance with best practices and influencing stakeholders to achieve results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in a technical or R&D role within a manufacturing environment.
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support packaging projects for SA Foods and frontier markets.
• Prepare SOPs and Design of Experiments for quality execution of projects.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications compliant with best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. or B.Eng. degree in relevant field

M.Sc. degree in relevant field

Food Technology / Science qualification

IPSA packaging diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

About 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 portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. Our vision is to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+), a strategic transformation that places sustainability and human capital at the centre of value creation and growth.

For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Execute and support packaging projects for the SA Foods and frontier markets
• Execute packaging projects under the Innovation, Productivity & Sustainability agenda and build future pipeline with the manager
• Prepare SOPs and Design of Experiments for quality execution of projects in guidance with the Packaging manager as per PepsiCo requirements
• Support supply chain and other business functions with packaging TBS
• Ensure compliance to TSG, SFTS processes and documentation
• Influence stakeholders – GP, Operations, QC for achieving results
• Create and maintain packaging specifications that are compliant with PepsiCo R&D best practices

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Food Technology / Science, Consumer Science, B.Sc., B.Eng. or M.Sc. degree in material, chemical or packaging related field with minimum 2-3 years in a technical or R&D role within a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• IPSA packaging diploma advantageous
• Effective interpersonal, influencing and communication skills with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and new design implementation
• Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize workloads
• Good understanding of R&D and product development disciplines, as well as regulatory requirements is desirable
• Fluent in English and computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel)

qual Opportunity Employer statement: PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act