OverviewTo consistently deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations while ensuring full compliance with company standards.
Responsibilities
- * Effectively manage the receipt process of raw materials and packaging across October plant and external cold stores, ensuring compliance with sampling procedures, inspection standards, RMV4 requirements, and GDP guidelines.
- Develop and strengthen the capabilities of the contingent workforce by delivering regular, structured training programs.
- Prepare and submit daily reports covering raw material receipts and rejection cases with accurate documentation.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of all SAP transactions related to raw materials.
- Conduct and document chemical and physical laboratory tests for work-in-progress and finished products, following approved methods and work instructions.
- Ensure all laboratory tests are performed accurately, within required timelines, and results are properly recorded and reported in line with standard methodologies.
- Identify and report any non-conformance to specifications to the laboratory leader, quality teams, and production teams, while documenting corrective actions taken.
- Perform and document internal calibration checks of laboratory equipment and instruments according to defined schedules.
- Participate in investigations related to product deviations, quality issues, and customer complaints.
- Maintain all reagents, tools, and instruments in good condition, promptly reporting any abnormalities or maintenance needs.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot standard laboratory equipment such as titrators, pipetting systems, and pH meters.
- Support departmental activities by performing additional tasks as assigned by management.
- Implement and monitor hold and release procedures to ensure product quality and compliance.
- Ensure full compliance with PepsiCo Global EHS Management System (GEHSMS) standards.
- Escalate operational or quality issues to laboratory supervisors, providing input and recommendations when required.
- Follow and enforce all safety procedures and conduct routine safety checks within the laboratory environment.
- Perform drinking water and wastewater analysis in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform food safety audits to ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable food safety systems.
- Ensure full compliance with all requirements for the preparation of GCS samples for raw materials, maintaining accuracy, traceability, and adherence to established protocols.
Qualifications
- * Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Chemistry, Food Science, Agriculture, or a related scientific field.
- 1–2 years of experience in the FMCG industry is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Solid knowledge of GMP, GLP, and food safety standards.
- Good understanding of quality systems and process operations.
Core Competencies
- Educational background in Food Technology, Agriculture, or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical thinking with problem-solving capabilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong customer focus (internal and external stakeholders).
- Good command of the English language.
- Technical knowledge of quality standards and product specifications.
- Understanding of manufacturing and quality control processes.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain high standards of work.
