Chemist​/Microbiologist

Job Title: Chemist 2 (Supply Chain, Pepsi Co International – Operations)

Location: Saudi Arabia

• Ensure all manufactured products meet specified Pepsi Co and regulatory standards in terms of specification and food safety compliance and prevent release of non‑conforming finished products, ingredients, packaging materials and raw materials.
• Implement, monitor and achieve all Pepsi Co Quality and Food Safety system standards and audit targets, and meet relevant plant safety requirements.
• Conduct daily analysis on finished products, incoming raw and packaging materials, ensuring that only conforming products are released and non‑conforming ones are isolated and held for further action as per the Quality Policy and Procedures.
• Participate in inspection visits by regulatory authorities and support addressing issues and concerns.
• Ensure GMP is followed by plant personnel, raise relevant issues during shifts, and stop lines in case of critical non‑conformity observed.
• Participate in monthly food‑safety audits and support implementation of standards and audit findings.
• Meet relevant safety requirements such as Near Miss, chemical management, and support implementation of other EHS standards.
• Sustain a safe work environment in labs by adhering to SWPs and maintaining high housekeeping standards in line with 5S.
• Attend sensory evaluation tests (Quality wall) during shift, including review of packaging performance and follow‑up on previous findings. This includes the “Hot and mini walls”.
• Monitor production operators’ product analysis and evaluation in process and packaging, take action if necessary, and enter results in SPC sheets and weak‑link monitoring.
• Communicate timely the results of acceptance and rejection of RMPM to concerned functions, issue reports, and act on decisions through SAP.
• Take immediate action when any non‑compliance is noticed during analysis and line monitoring by initiating relevant hold/release actions and coordinating with concerned leaders for inspection and action, including completion of CAPA.
• Coordinate corrective action with the concerned team leaders if required.
• Carry out monthly and quarterly in‑market evaluation of finished products, including CQA and PQMd samples.
• Participate in internal and external proficiency tests and complaint investigations with follow‑up corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory area and equipment in good working and tidy condition while meeting safety requirements and maintain calibration status of lab instruments.
• Support developmental activities/projects relevant to the function.
• Train colleagues and disseminate knowledge gained through internal and external trainings; verify production and warehouse concerns related to quality and communicate results (e.g., line rejection, warehouse unloading rejection).
• Implement, sustain, and participate in the continual improvement of the OH&S Management System in accordance with local regulations, Pepsi Co GEHSMS and relevant EHS standards, ensuring proper controls for hazards and risks and achieving OH&S targets.
• Manage shift activities independently.

• Knowledge / Skill:
  • Bachelor’s science degree (preferably in chemistry or Food Science).
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.
  • Good computer skills with excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience:
  • New graduates may apply; experience as a chemist in a food manufacturing plant with profound knowledge of latest lab instruments and quality systems such as ISO is preferred.
• Competencies:
  • Ability to communicate effectively across functions.
  • Analytical skills to analyse data.
  • Strong team‑player orientation.
  • Self‑motivated and takes initiative.