Onsite FS & Qlty Ops Assoc Leader

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

India · Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India

Posted on Apr 14, 2026
Overview
  • The position will take care of the lab’s Quality control, FG and RM approvals, lab documentations, proficiency, productivity, complainces on GLP, Continual improvements.
  • The Position is a key role in concentrate operations at site.
  • The position is vital in review and implement the Product Quality testings, approavls and executing the policies and guidelines issued from SC.
Responsibilities
  • Overall responsible for lab operations, including testings as per aligned TAT, approvals and documentation part.
  • To maintain 100 % compliance to all QPP, TM, SOP, IS and GLP requirements related to concentrate lab.
  • Ensure analysis of concentrate as per required and specified quality standards & Monitor quality KPI s like Caffeine, TA, and RFT.
  • To co-ordinate with production, stores & planning to ensure smooth functioning of activities in the plant.
  • Ensure and maintain lab hygiene, housekeeping, sanitation and GLP standards.
  • To ensure implementation of all Quality procedures and SOP s issued from the SC Quality Group.
  • Support on compliance to local regulations for Quality & Food Safety.
  • Ensure orientation on Product Quality and compliances for all new joiners at the site.
  • Ensure 100% RFT for new product through right documentations, label and testing.
  • Support and coordinate on New RM Vendor developments and qualification process.
  • Ensure the compliance of AOP, PTRs and Capex plans for Quality Department.
  • Provide quality & food safety consultative support to Plant Manufacuring & supply chain.
  • Lead the Monthly Quality system Meet with Plant senior leadership team.
  • Ensure all Food Safety and GMP trainings on the site including Food Safety Team.
  • Responsible for Change control
  • Lead the Quality reseveres Program
  • Lead the Non Conformance Programme & Lead site Trackwise
  • Backup of Food defence coordinator.
  • Liaison with external parties on matters relating to the QC
  • Ensure track wise trainings and its usages in Plant and keep updates on any Pending records into it.
  • Ensure proficiency compliance for all schemes and timely update the results.
  • Support SQA related issue resolutions through procurement.
  • Support New equipment commissioning and validations.
  • Ensure the compliance of local oil approvals SOPs/process.
  • Lead the Plant Chemical control Program.
  • Lead and sustain Lab Score Card and Performance monthly tracking.
  • Lead the simplification program in laboratory.
  • Ensure the compliance of Cleaning & sanitation program and its annually Validation.
  • Lead the HAZMAT Lead & ensure its Compliances.
  • Ensure Water treatment is operating as per SOP and support team on water project.
  • Ensure the Lab Safety Compliances & monthly Audit.
  • Lead the 3S in Quality lab.
Qualifications
  • Minimum PG in Biotech/Chemistry /Food Technology. Sound knowledge of lab and instruments operations is important. Minimum of 5 years in a food manufacturing plant, preferably MNC. Knowledge on various chemical, biological and physical testing and water treatment process.

Knowledge of Quality systems & Techniques, FSSC, Instrumentation, Budgets, GMP & Food Safety audits