Assistant Manager – Quality

Company: PepsiCo
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Location: Guwahati
Job Description:

Overview

  • Support QCM FSSAI licensing, Audit / Compliances.
  • Implementing food safety systems like HACCP, AIB with best-in-class AIB score. AIB ELABORATE
  • GLOBAL/ SECTOR BEST PRACTICES – Acquiring and implementing

  • Ensuring that the product is dispatched as per the quality norms by administering hold & clear process in plant & 3P thereby complaining to KC 14.
  • Drive Food Safety Agenda in plant & ensuring compliance to FSSAI requirements applicable to industry.
  • Knowledge on WRS operation to optimize the water usages in the plant along with FS requirements in this area.
  • Support driving Quality systems in plant & NPD and other R&D trials.
  • Develop and implement the best practices in GHK/ Allergen monitoring as per norms.
  • Training and skill enhancement of operatives.
  • Responsibilities

  • Lead internal / external audits (AIB, Personal Hygiene, Process audit, Food Safety) at Plant.
  • Driving food safety agenda by doing monthly food safety audits & ensuring CAPA closure.
  • Maintaining records of customer/consumer complaints. Build awareness around it to all, making action plans & closure of the same.
  • Execute and monitoring food safety systems of HACCP/ AIB
  • Drive AIB standards execution to achieve best AIB Score
  • Support on WRS area while controlling the chemicals and consumables.
  • Administer & maintain the 3P leakage data & circulate data to all concerned.
  • Lead assigned TPM circle & drive agenda as per plan. Participating in TPM activities for increased involvement in the functioning of the plant.
  • Support EHS manager for ETP related documentation.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing for IPS audits & support for closure of actin points.
  • Partner HR in imparting training to plant population on food safety, safety, personal hygiene, product & packaging quality as per training calendar
  • Management Information system – Compilation and tracking of key quality performance indicators on daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • Ensuring hygiene and sanitation standards are maintained in the plant.
  • Supporting the Quality Manager in implementing best quality systems for the plant
  • Contributing towards developing a quality focused culture
  • Contributing towards effectiveness of Quality team by providing data points.
  • Implementing of change initiatives and supporting continuous improvement in department
  • Conduct quarterly internal Food Safety audits along with QA manager and conduct management review meeting with Food Safety team to strengthen the systems.

    Accountabilities :

  • Successful unannounced AIB Audit (>900+) without any serious findings, Personal Hygiene, Process audit, Food Safety
  • Volume (AOP volume)
  • Quality metrices as per AOP
  • 3P & CFA audits
  • QAS and ASHA audits
  • Troubleshooting for quality issues
  • Ensuring safety regarding work at height during master cleaning operations and also to imbibe the culture of Behavioural Based Safety within the entire population.
  • NPD launches
  • Learning continuously and upgrading own abilities:

    o Seeking feedback from team members and seniors

    o Reflecting on own competencies and possible gaps

    o Setting learning goals

    o Monitoring implementation of these goals

    o Continuously updating knowledge from external environment

    Qualifications

  • – Food Technology /Dairy technology, -Chemistry /
  • Exp : 5-10 yrs. of FMCG industry Exp.
  • Sound technical knowledge of foods operations, food safety and quality systems
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with teams
  • Ability to manage multiple stake holders (internal and external)
  • Ability to lead team of professionals and operators
  • Ability to manage in ambiguity and perform under pressure
  • Good communication skills
  • Focus for driving results
  • Posted: February 5th, 2026