QC Analyst

Overview

PepsiCo is looking to hire a QC Analyst for the Little Island facility on an initial contract basis.

At PepsiCo, our Quality group ensure the safety and quality of the convenient foods and drinks of brands the 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 concentrate plant in Little Island and is a critical component to our manufacturing network. Operations is at the centre 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 will be responsible for the testing of Raw Materials in compliance with our 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

Who We are:

• We are the concentrate team in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. 
• We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands. 
• We are a global organisation, situated in 15 locations across 6 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT.
• We collaborate in our fast-paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Comply with Confidentiality Policy
• Ensure the accurate and timely analysis and disposition of raw materials in accordance with PepsiCo standards and procedures
• Organize the replenishment of relevant laboratory supplies
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with process operators
• Liaise with manufacturing and R&D on the smooth introduction of new products during and after scale-up.
• Registering QC samples in the laboratory management systems accurately
• Meticulous attention to sample data entry and preparation
• Prepare all production, delivery and issue samples in a timely manner
• Ensure timely and effective issue resolution and communication
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as required.
• Maintain all relevant records and samples in an organised system for quick and effective access to information with a particular focus on trace-ability
• Adhere to safe lab practices and GLP
  
  

Qualifications

• BSc in food science, chemistry or equivalent
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience working with ingredients/materials/product
  
  

Desirable:

• Demonstrate an understanding of business fundamentals and synergies of cost/quality/service to maximise impact on work effort
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to positively influence others and lead team
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivated
  
  

 

At PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone.

• Being recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, highlights how PepsiCo has become a workplace where we foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees.
• ‘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.
• We make reasonable accommodations for our employees and create a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees who may otherwise feel marginalized or isolated.
• pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our company. It’s the core strategy that will guide how our business will grow for decades to come, all while having a positive impact on the planet and people.
  
  

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

For more information visit www.pepsico.com.