Co-Manufuctring Quality Chemist

Overview

Perform Water treatment, syrup, on-line testing and finished product SAP virtual activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tests and record results for treated and untreated water as per MCP.

• Follow up on syrup mixing, preparation, and batching, ensuring strict adherence to PI formula cards and beverage documents.

• Perform all QC checks to ensure syrup batches comply with quality standards.

• Conduct routine analytical online testing according to the predetermined sampling plan to ensure finished beverages meet quality standards.

• Monitor and record Brix, CO₂, acidity (TA), and net content, making necessary adjustments to maintain product quality within Pepsi specifications.

• Operate proportioning equipment (mixers) and maintain accurate records.

• Monitor and record test results, packaging and empty bottle tests, and physical analysis, including Brix, CO₂, acidity (TA), and net content.

• Make necessary adjustments to product batches and processes when operating conditions fall outside normal ranges.

• Test finished products and final packages against quality parameters, analyze results, and take appropriate action.

• Initiate root cause analysis with team members to identify and implement corrective actions.

• Use analytical instruments such as Carbo-QC, Densitometer, pH Meter, Refractometer, Torque Tester, and Secure Seal Tester.

• Log and track online sample testing results.

• Place products and packages that fall outside the specified quality ranges on hold for further testing or review.

• Lead line sanitation and deep-cleaning activities as needed, ensuring proper cleaning and sanitation of production lines before startup and during production.

• Ensure microbiological samples are collected and plated from all production lines after full sanitation (5-step CIP).

• Meet plant-agreed quality targets related to production lines based on monthly CORK G3D results.

• Verify manufacturing KPIs.

• Ensure safe operation within the assigned area of responsibility.

• Ensure the production of safe products and application of key food safety attributes within the assigned area.

• Ensure treated water parameters comply with PepsiCo standards.

• Ensure finished goods are transferred to the virtual warehouse and PepsiCo DCs.

• Ensure raw and packaging materials are received according to the required standards.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by area management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Agriculture.

• 0–2 years of experience in Quality Operations; experience in the food industry is an added advantage.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Good command of MS Office applications.

• Acceptable written and spoken English.

• Ability to make quick decisions and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic understanding of a laboratory environment.