Associate Manager R&D – PepsiCo Hyderabad, India
About the Job – Associate Manager R&D – PepsiCo Hyderabad, India – Food Science Jobs in Fod Industry
Overview
This role will initially support (scope may expand later) the PepsiCo Europe – Food Safety team to ensure required food safety expertise is provided in support of R&D specification updates and new specifications. This role will apply technical expertise and coordinate with cross-functional discipline approvers and ingredient suppliers as required, to develop fit-for-purpose ingredient specifications, maintain existing specifications and supplier relationships, and manage tracking and uploading into relevant systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct food safety assessments and add required food safety parameters to foods, dairy and F&V ingredients specifications
- Serve as point of contact and maintain and foster relationships with Ingredient Specification team on food safety discussions during supplier alignment process
- Maintain strong relationship with other internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Review supplier questionnaire related to ingredients approvals, collect Food Safety specific documentation, and communicate with Ingredient Specification team and suppliers to address any outstanding questions
- Maintain and update existing specs to ensure compliance with PepsiCo Food Safety Standards, using PepsiCo tools
- Upload all food safety paperwork (re. Supplier Specs) and materials qualifications into SAP or Teams once approved
- Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined project timeline
- Identify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to R&D Europe QFS team for continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Understanding of Quality Assurance/ Food Safety concepts and good working knowledge of food microbiology, food allergens, physical and chemical hazards
- Understanding of food legislations.
- Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and have adequate certification, as a minimum L2
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to rapidly learn computer applications/programs & navigate systems
- Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners
- Good communication skills – oral and written (e.g. communication on telephone, external and internal to PepsiCo, managing with other support group functions, etc.)
- Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner
- Exceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated & demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects
- Fluent in English
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent relevant experience required
About the company –
PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.
Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.
A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.
Join us. Dare for Better.
