R&d Manager Food Safety Reviewer
Year Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Description
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Overview:
This role will initially support (scope may expand later) the PepsiCo Europe \xe2\x80\x93 Food Safety team to ensure required food safety expertise is provided in support of R&D specification updates and new specifications. This role will apply technical expertise and coordinate with cross-functional discipline approvers and ingredient suppliers as required, to develop fit-for-purpose ingredient specifications, maintain existing specifications and supplier relationships, and manage tracking and uploading into relevant systems. Responsibilities: Functional Responsibilities
- Conduct food safety assessments and add required food safety parameters to foods, dairy and F&V ingredients specifications
- Serve as point of contact and maintain and foster relationships with Ingredient Specification team on food safety discussions during supplier alignment process
- Maintain strong relationship with other internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Review supplier questionnaire related to ingredients approvals, collect Food Safety specific documentation, and communicate with Ingredient Specification team and suppliers to address any outstanding questions
- Maintain and update existing specs to ensure compliance with PepsiCo Food Safety Standards, using PepsiCo tools
- Upload all food safety paperwork (re. Supplier Specs) and materials qualifications into SAP or Teams once approved
- Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined project timeline
- Identify potential areas for process improvements to make recommendations to R&D Europe QFS team for continuous improvement
- Understanding of Quality Assurance/ Food Safety concepts and good working knowledge of food microbiology, food allergens, physical and chemical hazards
- Understanding of food legislations.
- Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and have adequate certification, as a minimum L2
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to rapidly learn computer applications/programs & navigate systems
- Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners
- Good communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 oral and written (e.g. communication on telephone, external and internal to PepsiCo, managing with other support group functions, etc.)
- Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner
- Exceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated & demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects
- Fluent in English
- Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent relevant experience required
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Job IdJD3035992
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationHyderabad, Telangana, India
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EducationNot mentioned
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ExperienceYear