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PepsiCo is seeking a qualified Onsite Food Safety & Quality Operations Coordinator to ensure compliance with food safety standards and procedures. The role involves conducting laboratory testing of products and materials, implementing hold and release procedures, performing equipment calibration, and reporting on performance. The coordinator will also participate in investigations, ensure adherence to Global PepsiCo Standards (GEHSMS), and conduct food safety inspections. Key responsibilities include communicating Out-of-Specification (OOS) results and implementing corrective actions, complying with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and ensuring the production of safe products.
Qualifications include a University Degree in Quality, Chemistry, Food Science, Agriculture, or Science, with 1-2 years of experience in the FMCG sector preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Knowledge of GMP, GLP, food safety standards, and quality systems, as well as familiarity with the process and food industries environment, are essential.
Requirements
University Degree in Quality, Chemistry, Food Science or Agriculture, Science. 1-2 years of experience in FMCG is preferred. Very good verbal, spoken and written communication skills in English and Arabic. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Knowledge of GMP, GLP, food safety standards, and quality systems. Familiarity with process and food industries environment.
Description
OverviewWe are seeking a qualified and proactive QC and Food Safety coordinator to ensure compliance with quality food safety standards and procedures across production and storage areas. The role focuses on maintaining product quality and safety, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.ResponsibilitiesCarry out and record chemical and physical, microbiological laboratory testing of products both work in progress and finish products by following the correct methods of analysis and SOPs.Chemical and physical, microbiological testing for all the raw and packaging materials to be released.Responsible for the waste water analysis .Implementing the hold and release procedure.Perform and record internal calibration check of the lab equipment and instruments as per the required intervals.Sending daily, weekly and monthly reports showing the Weak Link performance Participate in investigations into product issues, customer complaints.Following and ensuring Global PepsiCo Standards GEHSMS compliance.Escalate problems to the attention of Lab supervisor, in addition to providing advice on quality issues.Perform sanitation and hygiene test procedures to ensure compliance to PI standards and local authority standards.Communication of any OOS result to the top management and implement the corrective actions.Comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) within the lab and follow all the Lab documented procedures and instructions regarding HACCP, ISO, Hygiene, and EHS.Achieve the best quality of the product over our competitors regarding FLC (Frito-Lay Challenge).Keep the consistency of being (pass) in all regional proficiency tests.Ensure producing safe products and applying key food safety attributes in his/her area of concern.Carry out any other tasks relevant to the department as requested by department managers or other related departments e.g. R&D.Conduct food safety inspections on a routine and regular basisEnsure retained/shelf-life samples are stored effectively for traceability and testing as required.Perform and report Trade & retail audits for All DCsQualificationsUniversity Degree in Quality, Chemistry, Food Science or Agriculture, Science.1 -2-year experience in FMCG. Is preferredVery good verbal, spoken and written communication skills in English and Arabic languages.Very good in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).GMP, GLP and al food safety standardsQuality systems knowledgeFamiliar with Process and food industries environment