Quality Technician

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.

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Responsibilities

Main Purpose

In a few sentences, describe the main objective, purpose and scope of the role.

Support the implementation of the QFS Management System (MS) in the plant to ensure products compliance to specifications through continuous monitoring, testing and inspection to verify products specs and ensure adherence to QFS processes and liaise with stakeholders to take immediate actions whenever needed while at the same support building of necessary competencies to all concerned parties to ensure proper understanding and implementation of the requirements so that QFS targets are achievedcope MeasuresProvide annual (plan) scope metrics relevant to the role.

This section is intended as an indicator of the scope of the job. The scope is indicated in terms of annual dollar measures, unit measures, budgets, and other dimensional data specific to the position.

Accutabilities

List in priority order the main accountabilities/deliverables of the role. These should be statements of the primary responsibilities of the incumbent. At the end of each statement, identify whether the role is accountable for making decisions, being informed, providing consultation or executing actions relative to the accountability as given below: Provide 5-10 accountability statements in this section. Also note other relevant jobs or groups that are impacted by the accountability.

• Put the QFS Policy into implementation and assume all responsibilities assigned in the QFS MS
• Conduct inspections on the products quality versus specifications as per the inspection sheet and prepare related reports
• Monitor the adherence to food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and hygiene requirements
• Conduct behavioral safety observations as assigned by plant QFS Manager
• Conduct online testing of quality parameters as per the online testing program requirements
• Note any deviations and communicate to the stakeholders and ensure proper course of action is immediately taking place including hold and release of any nonconforming product according to the Hold and release procedure
• Verify and validate undertaken actions to ensure their effectiveness in delivering required improvements
• Support the QFS training program as assigned by the plant QFS Manager
• Conduct Sanitation verification and Bio-trace as per sanitation procedure requirements
• Provide QFS advice/guidance/coaching to the plant team and identify common competency gaps to be addressed in the relevant training programs
• Support the QFS MS development and continuous improvements through active participation as assigned by the plant QFS Manager
• Recognize and embrace positive behaviours and practices.
• Ensuring calibrations of all QFS control equipment (metal detectors, primary and secondary weighers and check weighers, seal checkers, balances…etc.)
• Any other actions or responsibilities assigned by the direct manager that is in line and supports the job main purpose.
• Key Skills/Exprience Required
  
  

Identify any differentiating expertise required for success in the role.

• Experience of +3 years in similar position preferably in the same field
• Excellent command of both Arabic and English languages and literacy in computer usage.
• Self-starter able to work independently with a high degree of business savvy.
• Excellent communication and presenting skills and the ability to engage with and influence the behaviours of others internally and externally without direct reporting relationship
• Problem solving and strong analytical thinking (root-cause analysis, setting action plans…etc.)
• Bachelor degree in chemistry or food technology is prefered
  
  

Qualifications

• Differentiating Competencies Required
  
  

Identify any differentiating behaviors, leadership skills or soft skills required for success in the role.

• Knowledge of QFS applicable legislations.
• Excellent Planning & Organizing skills
• Ability to coach and support others to ensure requirements understood/met.
• Main Interactions Within & Outside Organization
  
  

For each type of contact, list the following (name of contact, purpose of interaction and frequency of interaction)