Overview We are PepsiCo. PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change. In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. Responsibilities What we’re looking for: We are looking for an FSQ Specialist to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal and will be reporting to the Groceries and Warehouses QCFS Lead. The role will ensure PepsiCo Warehouse Management Standard deployment in warehouses and distribution centres, thus minimizing the risk of non-compliance and ensuring a quality and food safe environment. The role is a custodian of all Quality and Food Safety initiatives and drives execution at floor level with the support of the leadership team to ensure adherence to all Pepsico standards. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following: Deployment of the Warehouse Management Standard at all warehouses and distribution centres Educate and train all relevant personnel on the requirements of the new warehouse management standard Conduct a gap assessment to determine which SOP’s are available . Ensure that the relevant SOP’s are updated and drafted to cater for the new Warehouse Management Standard. The Warehouse Management Standard includes the below that require implementation: Storage practice and storage conditions inspections Traceability management and mock recalls Pallet inspections Waste management Allergen management Basic AIB requirements implementation Personel Hygiene , cleaning and PRP’s management IPM management Leading internal and external warehouse audits Oversee quality and food safety aspects of products, returns and rework process Maintain and monitor compliance to QFS policies and procedures Manage pest control, cleaning and house keeping processes and monitor effectiveness Conduct Risk Assessments at the warehouse to identify potential hazards that may have an impact on Quality and Food Safety Conduct periodic audits as appropriate in the warehousing and distribution sites and ensure corrective actions are taken in a timely manner Quality and Food safety management system ( document management) control Deployment and monitoring of Culture of Quality initiative at all warehouses Effectively engage with cross-functional teams to deliver the requirements Work closely with Category QC leads to sustain PEP quality Systems Upskilling all warehouses through QFS capability building initiatives Provide process support to facilitate Monthly Reporting on the performance of the warehouses (WMS), and agreed KPI’s Qualifications What will qualify you for the role University degree in an FSQ technical discipline required At least 5 years’ experience in quality control or assurance, food safety, regulatory affairs or risk or in food /beverage manufacturing/warehousing environment is a strong advantage. A high level of organization savvy (both internally and externally) is a must for this role due to its cross-functional interdependencies, interactions with 3rd party Vendors and service providers. Ability to work with others across different functions is key. Quality and Food safety management competencies such as problem solving, detail oriented, auditing is key. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent PepsiCo internally and externally. Up to date knowledge of current and pending food safety/regulatory issues relating to the industry