Onsite FS & Qlty Ops Assoc Leader

PepsiCo · Patiala

  • Experience5–6 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • RoleLab & Pharma Scientist
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted14 Oct 2026

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is hiring in Patiala in consumer goods. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Food Safety audits
  • GMP
  • FSSC
  • GLP

The role

Quality control operations leader for a food manufacturing company. Manages concentrate testing and approvals across microbiology, sensory and analytical labs, applying Food Safety audits, GMP and FSSC. Maintains GLP compliance and leads lab quality programmes.

Full job description

Overview

The position will take care of the lab’s Quality control, FG and RM approvals, lab documentations, proficiency, productivity, complainces on GLP, Continual improvements. The Position is a key role in concentrate operations at site. The position is vital in review and implement the Product Quality testings, approavls and executing the policies and guidelines issued from SC. The position is part of middle Management team and is responsible to deliver key Quality and Food Safety KPIs of the site

Responsibilities

Overall responsible for lab operations (Micro/Sensory/Analytical) as laid down SOPsTo maintain 100 % compliance to all QPP, TM, SOP, IS and GLP requirements related to lab.Ensure analysis of concentrate as per required specified quality standards & Monitor quality KPI sTo co-ordinate with production, stores & planning to ensure smooth mfg. of concenterate.Ensure and maintain lab hygiene, housekeeping, sanitation and GLP standards.To ensure implementation of all Quality procedures and SOP s issued from the SC Quality Group.Lead the Non Conformance Programme & Lead site TrackwiseCompliance to Proficiency programme/Water programme/external analysisLiaison with external parties on matters relating to the QC

Qualifications

Minimum PG in Biotech/Chemistry /Food Technology. Sound knowledge of lab and instruments operations is important.Minimum of 5 years in a food manufacturing plant, preferably MNC. Knowledge on various chemical, biological and physical testing and water treatment process.Knowledge of Quality systems & Techniques, FSSC, Instrumentation, Budgets, GMP & Food Safety audits