PepsiCo R&D Food Safety Reviewer Role For Microbiology & Food Science, Apply Online
R&D Food Safety Reviewer
Hyderabad, India
R&D
328999
Yes – Standard
Yes
Job Description
Overview
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
Functional 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 relationships with the Ingredient Specification team on food safety discussions during the supplier alignment process.
- Maintain strong relationships with other internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Review supplier questionnaires related to ingredients approvals, collect Food Safety-specific documentation, and communicate with the 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 the defined project timeline.
- Identify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to the R&D Europe QFS team for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 6-8 years of experience.
- 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 adequate certification, with a minimum of L2.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to rapidly learn computer applications/programs and 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 and demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects.
- Fluent in English.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent relevant experience required.
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