Overview

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa’s food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region.

Guiding Vision and Regional Impact

PepsiCo’s vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers.

Empowering Our People and Communities

Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa.

Responsibilities

• The job role will be based in CoMan at time of production to ensure compliance of quality & food safety.

• Lead culture change for quality & food safety to ensure CoMan development.

• Lead training agenda for development of CoMan team competency.

• Conduct periodical witness sessions/Proficiency testing of CoMan laboratory testing in a timely manner to ensure accurate laboratory testing of CoMan Lab team as per Pepsico Standard that mitigate any risk of poor lab testing.

• Carry out periodical checks on finished product as per standard sampling protocol & testing to ensure that finish product is compliant against product specification (ex; product quality, packaging quality).

• Approve any process change validations/qualifications to ensure stability of product quality.

• Manage customer complaints & ensure that they are investigated by CoMan team. Review corrective actions with tracking & monitoring of CoMan Customer complaints.

• Develop & Report CoMan Quality KPIs to business to ensure that CoMan is compliant to PepsiCo standard.

• Coordinate & schedule of external audits (AIB/GFSI) on CoMan facilities with review audits reports & ensure that there is a solid action plan based on audits nonconformities.

• Ensure that key food safety contingency protocols are compliant (ex; ensure that Mock recall is conducted periodically forward or backward for effective product trackability if needed).

• Training & coaching of CoMan team on Pepsico food safety standards as well as product quality procedures.

• Monitors and validates the hygiene standards within the manufacturing environment through looking at periodical microbiology environmental sampling and testing according to the preset protocols and reports results accordingly.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Experience

• Certified as a Safety Auditor

• Total Quality Approach

• Experience in Quality Control Management of similar position.

• Technical Knowledge of Quality Management System & concepts.

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control techniques.

• Strong interpersonal & analytical skills

• Fluent English language

• Computer literate.

• BSc. in Chemistry or Food science / Technology

• Spent the last 3 years in a similar capacity

• Communication Skills

• Planning & Organizing

• Problem Solving

• Excellent command of English language (Scientific English is a plus)

• Accuracy & Attention to Details

• Internal / External Customer Focus

• Accountable, Assertive & Adaptable

• Forward thinking, Motivating & Growing people

• Collaborative & living our value