R&D Food Safety Risk Manager

Auto req ID: 280280BR

Job Description

PepsiCo Africa Middle East and South Asia (AMESA), people from different
backgrounds and experiences eagerly roll up their sleeves, pitch in and get to
work. We share a desire to succeed, and to win! We get great satisfaction
knowing that our ideas are not only championed, but they are acted upon and
brought to life.

Our commitment to creating the best consumer products begins with our
people.

Role:

Lead and provide an end-to-end FS support to the Foods category in AMESA (new
product development, supporting productivity and Pep + projects, risk
assessment of ingredients and innovation) ensuring compliance to all Food
Safety requirements and programs. This will involve liaison with various
functions across AMESA and globally (R &D, Supply Chain QC, TDC, Marketing,
Legal)

Accountability :
* Conduct FS due diligence in AMESA Foods TSG, Productivity, Brand Stewardship, sustainability projects, including CAPEX and other change activities to ensure right first-time commercialization of food safe products. (Decision Maker & Execution)
* Operational/Executional Excellence - identifying and driving ways of doing it better/different supporting increased speed to market. (Decision Maker & Execution)
* Champion FS Change Management Processes to ensure effective deployment FS programs and standards. (Decision Maker & Execution)
* Partner Supply chain QC, QA and Process Authority Leads when necessary to drive FS compliance. (Consultant)
* Conduct and document Food Safety Hazard Assessment (product & process) and create HACCP Transfer Document during the development process of new products. (Execution)
* Assemble SMEs and lead in development of Project FS qualification requirements where required. (Decision Maker & Execution)
* Support the SQA process ensure the ingredient safety plan (especially for sensitive ingredients) is current and effective. (Decision Maker)
* Ensure appropriate control measures are in place for microbiological, physical and chemical control requirements for food safety and immediate corrective actions are taken where deviations occur. (Decision Maker & Execution)
* Lead in developing risk-mitigating strategies along with other groups (Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, R&D) to properly manage resources in addressing critical food safety issues. (Consultant)
* Ensure seamless implementation of PepsiCo FS standards. (Execution)
* Conduct allergen risk assessment and develop CAPA recommendations. (Decision Maker & Execution)
* Food Safety SME supporting Raw Materials and Finished Goods Specifications (Consultant)
"#Locations: New Cairo, Egypt"

Qualifications/Requirements

Skill and Qualification:

Education: Qualified to minimum Degree level in Food Science, Food
Microbiology or a related discipline. SME in HACCP and/or Food Safety Plans
and risk assessment

Scope and years of experience: A minimum of ‎5-‎10 years within the food,
research or packaging industry. A current understanding of FS approaches from
across the industry would be advantageous (e.g. retailer/private label
experience) In-depth knowledge and experience of food/drink Food Safety and
regulatory compliance.

Language proficiency: Fluency in English and Arabic language is required
with good communication and understanding skills

Computer skills: Windows MS office user, online system tools would be an
advantage

Personal traits:
* Excellent eye for detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Ability to self-manage resource with leadership and management experience and personal accountability for results
* Able to set a clear, future focused direction, taking into consideration internal and external best-practice
* Strong integrity, enabling reasoned quality and food safety advice to be given without being pressured by other influences.
* Interact with, and influence Leaders at local, Sector and Global level (up to LG5)
* Excellent collaborator with cross functional teams
* Builds strong relationships quickly, across functions and at all levels
Relocation Eligible: Not Applicable
Job Type: Regular