Latest Food Tech Job at PepsiCo
Looking for a rewarding Food Tech Job in the FMCG industry? PepsiCo is hiring a Quality Executive for its Patiala manufacturing facility. This exciting opportunity is ideal for Food Technology professionals who want to build a successful career in quality assurance, food safety, GMP compliance, HACCP systems, and production excellence. If you are searching for PepsiCo Jobs that offer hands-on exposure to quality management and continuous improvement initiatives, this could be your next career milestone.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is one of the world’s leading food and beverage organizations, serving consumers across more than 200 countries and territories. Known for iconic brands and a strong commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, PepsiCo provides outstanding career opportunities for professionals in manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, food technology, and research. PepsiCo Jobs are highly sought after by candidates looking to establish long-term careers in the food and beverage industry.
Position Details
| Job Title | Quality Executive |
| Location | Patiala, India |
| Function | Supply Chain |
| Job ID | 433512 |
| Travel Requirement | No |
Job Overview
A position is available for Quality Executive at the Channo Plant in Patiala, India. The role is responsible for handling PC 32 and 21 production lines, ensuring the delivery of quality products, and fostering a strong quality culture within the plant.
The incumbent will be responsible for stabilizing shift quality operations, achieving shift quality KPIs, minimizing customer complaints, implementing quality systems and standards, supporting food safety initiatives, conducting audits, troubleshooting production issues, and developing quality personnel.
Role Purpose
- Handling PC 32 and 21 lines at the Channo Plant.
- Ensuring the production of quality products.
- Building a quality-driven culture within the plant.
- Stabilizing shift quality operations.
- Delivering shift KPIs such as:
- WIP Control
- Leakages Control
- Zero Red Complaints
- Ensuring minimum customer complaints through stringent online quality control checks and finished product inspections.
- Implementing quality control systems, standards, and environmental controls.
- Troubleshooting online production issues to minimize wastage and ensure product quality.
- Maintaining GMP, GHK, GLP, HACCP, AIB, Personal Hygiene, Process Audits, and Internal/External Audit compliance.
- Training and developing Quality Checkers.
- Ensuring the quality of potatoes issued for production.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control and Food Safety Management
- Conduct online quality checks during production.
- Monitor machine operating parameters and process controls.
- Ensure compliance with PepsiCo quality standards.
- Verify potato quality before production.
- Conduct finished product inspections.
- Support implementation of HACCP, AIB, GMP, GHK, and GLP standards.
Analytical Testing and Process Monitoring
- Perform Hunter Color Tests.
- Monitor fryer oil quality through FFA, OV, PV, specific gravity, taste, and odor analysis.
- Evaluate moisture levels, seasoning quality, bulk density, and oxygen content.
- Conduct nitrogen flushing tests.
- Compare production outputs with PepsiCo gold standards.
Quality Executive Role in Packaging Operations
- Monitor air leakage, product weight, batch coding, and packaging integrity.
- Ensure compliance with Frito Lay quality standards.
- Review film quality and packaging performance.
- Coordinate corrective actions for identified quality issues.
Food Tech Job Responsibilities in Documentation
- Prepare Daily Quality Reports.
- Maintain Weak Link Forms.
- Ensure proper operator logbook documentation.
- Maintain compliance records for audits and regulatory inspections.
Continuous Improvement and TPM Activities
- Participate in TPM initiatives.
- Conduct Take Action Wall Meetings and Mini Wall Meetings.
- Identify process improvement opportunities.
- Support implementation of continuous improvement projects.
Qualification Requirements
Essential Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for this Food Tech Job should possess:
- B.Tech in Food Technology
- M.Sc. Food Technology
- Or equivalent qualification in relevant food science disciplines
Experience Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in food safety systems
- Knowledge of ISO standards
- Exposure to manufacturing quality systems
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- HACCP
- FSSAI regulations
- AIB standards
- TPM methodologies
- Food Safety Management Systems
- Quality Assurance Practices
- GMP and GLP Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Documentation Systems
Internal and External Interactions
The Quality Executive will regularly collaborate with:
- Packaging Leaders
- Shift In-Charges
- Production Managers
- Engineering Teams
- Maintenance Coordinators
- Sales Teams
- Distributors
- Third-party service providers
This Quality Executive Role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to maintain production quality standards.
