PepsiCo
Quality Supervisor
PepsiCoTurkey1 day ago
Full-timeQuality Assurance
Overview

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

  • Define departmental objectives and activity plans in line with the Company and Quality Control Directorate’s goals and policies; submit plans for approval, implement approved plans, and ensure effective execution.
  • Actively contribute to the establishment, improvement, and continuous development of the Quality Control System in accordance with quality policies and objectives; support the integration of local and international quality standards within the Company.
  • Ensure that incoming materials, raw materials, and finished products comply with Turkish Food Codex requirements and Company quality standards; initiate corrective actions to eliminate factors negatively affecting product quality.
  • Ensure syrup room laboratories operate fully, efficiently, and in compliance with required standards.
  • Ensure syrup production is carried out in line with the production plan and provide operational guidance to the syrup room team.
  • Verify that HFCS and crystal sugar comply with PepsiCo standards; report any nonconformities to the Quality Control Manager.
  • Ensure produced sugar and syrup meet PepsiCo standards; escalate nonconformities to the Quality Control Manager.
  • Ensure all syrup room analyses are accurately recorded in relevant forms; review records and report nonconpliances to the Quality Control Manager.
  • Review quality records of responsible departments and ensure corrective actions are taken when required.
  • Organize audits conducted by official authorities and private organizations related to areas of responsibility and accompany auditors during inspections.
  • Maintain full control of all stages of the syrup room process to ensure compliance with company standards and legal regulations; ensure periodic execution of tests, analyses, and controls defined in quality plans.
  • Ensure availability of required equipment and chemical materials for quality control activities and oversee equipment maintenance.
  • Identify inspection, measurement, and test devices requiring calibration; prepare calibration/verification plans and ensure implementation according to the plan.
  • Take an active role in first productions and new packaging/product trials; coordinate the submission of samples to R&D, Central Laboratory, and other laboratories designated by PepsiCo when required.
  • Establish cleaning and sanitation plans; ensure sanitation of utilities, production lines, and equipment; ensure implementation of GMP requirements.
  • Monitor consumer and customer complaints and provide appropriate responses in line with company policies.
  • Ensure corrective actions are taken or initiated for nonconformities across all stages of the quality system and processes.
  • Ensure optimal utilization of company resources; participate in loss analysis and focused improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor regulatory updates and publications related to areas of responsibility; inform senior management and employees and ensure necessary implementations.
  • Oversee pest control activities within the factory and ensure effective corrective actions when required.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and occupational health & safety precautions and related rules.
  • Ensure that all activities within the area of responsibility comply with Food Safety, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management System requirements.
  • Organize task allocation for direct reports in line with work programs and monitor their performance.
  • Coordinate activities and relationships with Head Office and other factories, production units, and facilities within the scope of responsibility.
  • Ensure team members work in compliance with workplace principles, business ethics, and discipline rules.
  • Conduct one-on-one meetings and departmental meetings with direct reports to gather feedback and implement appropriate improvement suggestions.
  • Provide leadership, continuous motivation, and guidance to direct reports.
  • Evaluate performance of direct reports; identify and deliver or coordinate training programs aimed at improving skills, productivity, and team spirit.
  • Provide training to sales teams and distributors when required.
  • Track and ensure renewal of permits and licenses required for factory operations related to the area of responsibility.
  • Comply with Head Office instructions regarding emergency situations and crisis management.
  • Ensure compliance with Environmental Management System and Environmental Legislation requirements related to waste management and natural resource usage.
  • Report environmental issues or nonconformities to the Environmental Officer or Environmental Management Representative.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors within the scope of role, authority, and responsibility.
  • Ensure all factory activities are conducted in compliance with food safety and prerequisite programs, PepsiCo requirements, and national/international food regulations.
  • Ensure implementation of hygiene management and HACCP principles.
  • Report food safety-related issues to the Quality Control Manager.
  • Comply with Food Safety Management System and Food Legislation requirements related to food safety.
  • Propose initiatives to improve knowledge, skills, productivity, motivation, and teamwork for both direct reports and other employees; actively participate in social activities, training, and onboarding programs; personally deliver trainings when required.
  • Act in compliance with workplace principles, business ethics, and discipline rules.
  • Implement and ensure compliance with GEHSMS and ISO 14001 instructions, procedures, and practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
  • 3-7 years of experience in Quality Control, Food Safety, or laboratory operations within FMCG or food & beverage manufacturing environments.
  • Advanced level of English, both written and spoken.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with a results-driven mindset and the ability to make timely decisions.
  • Collaborative, solution-oriented approach with the ability to foster an inclusive and high-performance team environment.
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