Quality Control Lead

Job Description

Auto req ID: 286039BR PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage IPS Laboratory system program and compliance to IPS lab standard at plant Manage QA front line team for plant quality monitoring program in process and packaging area and ensure timely communication of non-conformances. Lead implementation of PepsiCo laboratory standards at Frito-Lay plant as well as third party manufacturing sites through effective implementation of AQC, proficiency and calibration programs. Manage training and capability development agenda of la b team for AMEA laboratory systems and ensure effectiveness through on job evaluations. Coordinate with R&D and plant team regarding new specification control, analytical testing and product trial assessment and lead for the execution of their controls regarding new launches keeping in view their specifications. Manage balanced duty plan for the Laboratory team ensuring work life balance and thorough coverage of team in all shifts. Track PMP for the team directly reporting to him and ensure development plan accordingly Compliance to plant quality KPIs against AOP and develop action plan for further improvement through effective coordination with all stakeholders. Ensure development and compliance of MOH for quality and laboratory program and develop CAPEX based projects keeping in view the AMEA quality and Laboratory development roadmap Root cause analysis and action plan for market complaints related to analytical attributes and analytical testing. Effectively coordinate with regional and sector teams to align the updates and synchronize the laboratory agenda accordingly through training and development of people and laboratory processes. Apart from the above, employee is expected to perform other accountabilities, time to time assigned by the manager. DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY Assess the processes and products for risks of QA and food safety or food defense and take immediate action (corrective / preventive) to eliminate risk. Block any product or process observed with QA and/ or food safety risk. JOB DIMESNIONS SCOPE: PepsiCo AMEA IPS Laboratory and Quality systems compliance in Frito Lay operations, and Co manufacturing facilities FINANCIAL CAPEX: Responsible for Lab assets of CAPEX worth around $107M GEOGRAPHY: Based at Sundar Plant, Lahore NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS: Production, Supply Chain, Agro, R&D, third party manufacturing NUMBER OF SITES: One Frito Lay plant, Bunny?s third party manufacturing facility KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) IPS Lab Audit Scores Frito Lay Challenge score Laboratory YOUDEN program compliance Qualifications/Requirements QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Knowledge/Skill Experience Competencies Master/ Bachelor Degree in Agriculture (Food Technology) with 5 years 3 years diploma in food technology with 10 years FMCG experience SET Lab systems is pre-req Good knowledge of material testing and quality assessment Knowledge of Lab and quality standards 5-10 years with FMCG Efficient and comprehensive approach Auditing and influencing skill Communication and facilitation capability Strong knowledge about analytical instruments and equipment along with physio chemical testing techniques INTERACTION Internal QA and Food Safety Manager Plant QA Manager Front Line Manager Production Manager Agro Best Practice Manager Technical Brand Manager External Lab instruments related service providers AMEA, FLNA, Europe Analytical group Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Standard Relocation Job Type: Regular

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