Quality Control Senior Technician Job In Cork

Job Description

Overview:

PepsiCo is on the lookout for a Quality Control Analyst to join our Operations team in Little Island on a specific purpose contract basis.

At PepsiCo, our Quality group ensures the safety and quality of the convenient foods and drinks of brands that reach consumers more than a billion times every day. Being a member of the Quality group, you will be a fundamental part of our mission to deliver trusted brands and consumer smiles with consistent safety and high quality.

This role is based in our ingredients plant in Little Island and is a critical component of our manufacturing network. Operations is at the center of everything we do; this is where our food and beverages come to life and is the start of the journey to getting our product in the hands of our consumers. That is why we need dedicated individuals who share our commitment to the fundamentals of our business in safety, quality, service, and efficiency.

Would you like to be involved in the manufacture of some of PepsiCo's billion-dollar brands? If so, we could take your talents to a whole new level.

The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for the analytical testing of incoming raw materials, in-process samples and finished products in compliance with product specifications. All activities are conducted in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice and safety requirements, while ensuring a positive team environment and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Principal role accountabilities:

1. Comply with Confidentiality Policy.
2. Ensure the accurate and timely analysis and disposition of products in accordance with PepsiCo standards and procedures.
3. Registering and preparing QC (Quality Control) samples in the laboratory management systems accurately.
4. Meticulous attention to sample data entry and preparation.
5. Ensure timely and effective issue resolution and communication of the same.
6. Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as required.
7. Maintain all relevant records and samples in an organised system for quick and effective access to information with a particular focus on traceability.
8. Adhere to safe lab practices and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice).

Qualifications:

Essential skills:

1. BSc in food science, chemistry, or equivalent.
2. Previous experience working with ingredients or materials or product.
3. Root cause analysis and troubleshooting experience.
4. Experience in building working relationships with cross-functional teams.
5. History of delivering on commitments and managing timelines.
6. Ability to develop and streamline/improve processes.
7. GC (Gas Chromatography) or (UPLC) Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography experience desirable but not essential.

Who we are:

1. We are a Manufacturing Unit in PepsiCo, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for PepsiCo's mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up, and Pepsi.
2. We are a global organization offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR, and IT.
3. We are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world.

At PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone.

1. Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, PepsiCo fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees.
2. 'A space to be you' is our initiative that creates a collaborative, equitable, and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from, or who we love, has a voice.
3. PepsiCo is a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees. We work with our employees to ensure they have reasonable accommodations they need to be at their best.
4. pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is a core strategy of PepsiCo, placing sustainability at the centre of our business to have a positive impact on the planet and people.

For the purposes of external advertising, we have called this role a Quality Control Analyst. However, please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will have will be (SC QC Asst Analyst).

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