Quality Control Assistant Analyst - 14 Month Contract

Responsibilities PepsiCo is on the look-out for a Quality Control Analyst to join our Operations function and be part of our team in Carrigaline on a 14 month contract basis. We are the concentrate team in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands. We are a global organisation, situated in 16 locations across 9 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. The role is based in Carrigaline plant which is a critical component in our Concentrate manufacturing network. Operations is at the centre of everything we do, this is where our food and beverages come to life and is the start of the journey to getting our product in the hands of our consumers. That is why we need dedicated individuals who share our commitment to the fundamentals of our business in safety, quality, service and efficiency. Would you like to be involved in the manufacture of some of PepsiCo’s billion-dollar brands? If so, we could take your talents to a whole new level. Role Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for the analytical testing of incoming raw materials, in-process samples and finished products in compliance with a product specification. All activities are conducted in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice and safety requirements, while ensuring a positive team environment and a focus on continuous improvement. Role Overview Primary point of contact for the production manufacturing lab co-ordinating daily testing schedules in conjunction with the operations supervisors to ensure quality turnaround times are supporting the production requirements. Lead all product deviation investigations of Manufacturing issues working with operations, maintenance, engineering, R&D and supply chain to technically assess the issue and identify root cause, develop corrective and preventative actions ensuring integrity of products. Develop and Lead training plan for Manufacturing Team to ensure all analysts are trained and proficient ensuring full compliance to the corporate test methods and local SOPs on disposition of product for filling and shipping Mentor and guide the production Manufacturing Team on issue resolution and troubleshooting to help build technical knowledge of emulsions and the various types of blends across the product portfolio Management of the new product innovation quality process, co-ordinating presence at the weekly stakeholder meeting to ensure quality readiness with specifications and control samples for the local approval of products to meet the innovation schedule deadlines Ensure all instrumentation used is validated and calibrated ensuring the highest accuracy Monitor lab compliance to the quality GCS controls for new products and specifications changes Identification and implementation of Continuous Improvement Initiatives Ensure that all EHS rules are adhered to Qualifications Role Requirements A degree in Food Science, Chemistry or a related discipline. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality Manufacturing related position. In – depth knowledge and understanding of plant manufacturing laboratories. Good troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage a varied workload. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to project teams, as well as management and other stakeholders, providing recommendations based on experimental data and critical observation. Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivated 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-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. 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. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. For the purposes of external advertising we have called this role a Quality Control Analyst, however please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will have will be (SC QC Asst Analyst).
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