Assistant Manager – SC Quality Control at PepsiCo (Howrah, West Bengal, India)
PepsiCo is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Manager for SC Quality Control to lead food safety and quality initiatives at their plant in Howrah, West Bengal. The successful candidate will drive PepsiCo’s food safety agenda, ensuring compliance with FSSAI requirements and other industry standards, while maintaining high product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead internal and external audits (AIB, FSSC, Personal Hygiene, Process Audit, Food Safety).
- Conduct monthly food safety audits and ensure corrective actions (CAPA) are implemented.
- Maintain high hygiene and sanitation standards throughout the plant.
- Conduct quarterly internal Food Safety audits and management reviews.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI licensing and Schedule IV requirements.
- Address customer/consumer complaints and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with pest control operations to ensure a pest-free environment.
- Partner with HR for training on food safety, personal hygiene, and product quality.
- Manage the identification and execution of CAPEX for quality and food safety needs.
- Lead TPM activities to foster continuous improvement within the plant.
- Support potato management processes to ensure adherence to PepsiCo standards.
- Contribute to the overall development of a quality-focused culture and improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 3-8 years of experience in Quality Control/Assurance in food manufacturing.
- Expertise in preparing and implementing HACCP, FSSC, AIB standards.
- B. Tech in Food Technology/Engineering, MSc in Microbiology, or related field.
Key Interactions:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (HR, Production, Agro, Maintenance, etc.) at the plant level.
- Coordinate with corporate-level departments such as Purchase, CQA, and R&D.
- Interact with incoming material vendors and certification bodies.
If you’re passionate about food safety and quality in a dynamic environment, apply now to join PepsiCo’s quality control team.
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