Chemist

Overview

JOB PURPOSE
To ensure all manufactured products meet specified PepsiCo- and regulatory
standards in terms of specification and food safety compliance and non-
conforming finished products, ingredients, packaging materials and raw
materials are not released. All PepsiCo Quality and Food Safety system
standards are implemented, monitored, audit targets achieved, and Relevant
Plant safety requirements are met.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
 To conduct daily analysis on finished products, incoming raw and packaging
materials and ensure that only conforming FGRMPM are released and non-
conforming ones are isolated and held for further action as per Quality Policy
and Procedures.
 Participate in inspection visits by regulatory authorities and support
addressing issues and concerns
 To ensure GMP is followed by plant personnel and raise relevant issues
during the shift
 Participate in monthly Food safety audit and support in implementing FS
standards and audit findings
 Meet relevant safety requirement such as Near Miss, chemical management and
support implementation of other EHS standards.
 Sustain safe work environment in labs by adhering to SWPs ( Safe Working
Procedures) in labs while maintaining high house- keeping standard in line
with ‎5 S.
 Attend Sensory evaluation test (Quality wall) during shift including review
process and packaging performance hourly performance and follow-up from
previous sensory evaluation findings. This includes the "Hot and mini walls".
 Monitor production operator's product analysis and evaluation both in
process and packaging, take action (if necessary) and enter results in SPC
sheet and weak link.
 To communicate timely the results of acceptance and rejections of RMPM to
concerned functions, issue reports and action the decision through SAP.
 To take immediate action in case of any noncompliance noticed during
analysis and line monitoring by initiating relevant Hold/ Release & coordinate
with concerned leaders for inspection and action. Including the completion of
CAPA.
 To coordinate corrective action with the concerned team leaders if required.
 To carry out monthly and quarterly in market evaluation of finished
products. This includes CQA and PQMd samples.
 Participate in the internal and external proficiency test.
 Participate in complaint investigation and follow-up corrective actions.
 To maintain laboratory area and equipment's in good working and tidy
condition while meeting safety requirements and maintain calibration status of
lab instruments.
 To support developmental activities/ projects relevant to the function
 To ensure GMP is followed by plant personnel and raise relevant issues
during the shift.
 Support in implementing IPS, Food Safety, Lab and Quality standards and
follow-up audit findings
 Authority to accept conforming materials.
 Authority to hold or reject non-conforming materials and products.
 Manage the shift activities independently.
 Authority to enforce GMP in the plant and
 Stop lines in case of critical non-conformity observed during shifts.
 To train colleagues and disseminate the knowledge gained through internal
and external trainings
 Verify production and warehouses concerns related to quality and communicate
result. (on line rejection / Warehouse unloading rejection)
 To implement, sustain and participate in the continual improvement of the
OH&S Management System (MS) at area of responsibility in accordance to the
legislations, PepsiCo GEHSMS and relevant EHS standards, ensuring proper
controls for all hazards and risks associated with all activities/areas are in
place and OH&S targets are achieved.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skill
 Bachelor's science degree (preferably in chemistry / Food Science)
 Excellent command over written and spoken English.
 Good computer skill with excellent knowledge of MS words, Excel and Power
point.

Experience
 Newly graduate can apply however; experience chemists in a food
manufacturing plant with profound knowledge of latest lab instruments and
Quality system such as ISO are preferred.

Competencies
 Ability to effectively communicate cross functionally.
 ability to analyse data.
 Ability and inclination to be a team player is a must.
 Self-motivated/Initiative.