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Online QC Executive

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PepsiCo

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree in Food Tech, 3-5 years in food safety systems, knowledge of HACCP/AIB/TPM, and experience in quality control, audits, and troubleshooting in production.
  • You will conduct quality tests on potatoes, ensure production standards, manage inspections, provide feedback, and communicate with teams for corrective actions on defects and supply needs.

Requirements

  • * Tech ( Food Tech)
  • * Exposure to food safety systems and ISO systems / 3 to 5 years.
  • * Preferably Knowledge of HACCP/AIB and TPM.
  • * Ensuring best quality of product and minimum customer complaints through stringent on-line quality control checks and finished product inspection
  • * Implementing right quality control systems/standards for the processes, physical systems and environment.
  • * Trouble shooting during online production to minimize wastage and ensure quality.
  • * Responsible for maintaining GMP, GHK GLP and internal / external audits (HACCP, AIB, Personal Hygiene, Process audit)
  • * Root cause and failure analysis for quality defects and implementation of the corrective actions.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that the quality of potatoes issued for production is as per the standard specifications
  • Frying the sample and conducting COOK Test for checking various factors like % of undesirable color, internal defects, greening percentage etc.
  • Providing status report to the Agro Department and indicating the number of pickers that will be needed for the particular lot (whose responsibility)
  • Deciding whether the lot should be accepted or rejected
  • Conducting similar Cook’s Test after every 15 days and whenever required for the potatoes stored in the warehouses under long term storage
  • Conducting online quality checks in the process area to ensure that all FLI standards of quality are followed during the production process
  • Conducting visual inspection for;
  • Ensuring that all key operating parameters of machines are in the specified range
  • Ensuring after every hour that the potatoes in the trim and pare area are properly peeled
  • Checking slice thickness and free surface moisture after every 4 hours
  • Deciding whether to introduce anti-foaming agent in the process
  • Recording the dwell time from the operator’s logbook after every 4 hours
  • Checking the level of seasoning applied
  • Conducting analytical tests for:-
  • Deciding whether blanching is required - Hunter Color Test
  • Ensuring optimum utilization of fryer oil
  • Conducting 4 hourly checks on oil being used for frying for FFA, OV, PV, foreign materials, taste, odor and specific gravity
  • Comparing test results against gold standards oil usage charts
  • Deciding the mix of fresh and blended oil to be used for frying operations
  • Checking the fried chips after every hour for TPD parameters like PA, percentage oil in the chip, % of soft centered chips, blisters, dark flakes, clusters etc.
  • Measuring parameters like bulk density, moisture, seasoning and dimension for Non-PC products
  • Taking corrective actions to resolve problems thrown up by the tests
  • Providing feedback to operators on corrective actions that can be taken for rectifying small problems
  • Communicating to the shift in-charge the number of pickers needed for the process area on the basis of online checks
  • Asking the agro department to change the potato lot in case there are no pickers and the number of potato defects are large
  • Communicating concern areas and corrective actions to the concerned shift in-charge and production manager promptly
  • Informing the Quality Manager in case test results indicate a crisis situation, who will then conduct a compete trial run of that lot of potato to take an appropriate decision

FAQs

What is the primary role of an Online QC Executive?

The primary role of an Online QC Executive is to ensure the best quality of products and minimize customer complaints through stringent on-line quality control checks and finished product inspections.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a B.Tech in Food Technology and experience of 3 to 5 years, with exposure to food safety systems and ISO systems. Knowledge of HACCP/AIB and TPM is preferable.

What kind of quality control checks will I be responsible for?

You will be responsible for conducting various quality control checks, including frying samples for cook tests, visual inspections of processing areas, and analytical tests for oil quality and product dimensions.

How often are quality checks conducted during production?

Quality checks are conducted at various intervals, such as hourly checks for fried chips and every 4 hours for oil quality, slice thickness, and other parameters.

What actions should be taken if the quality tests indicate a crisis situation?

If the test results indicate a crisis situation, you should inform the Quality Manager, who will then conduct a complete trial run of that lot of potatoes to determine the appropriate course of action.

Will I be required to communicate with other departments?

Yes, you will need to communicate with various departments, including the Agro Department and production managers, regarding picker requirements and any quality concerns.

What is the significance of maintaining GMP and HACCP?

Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) ensures food safety, compliance with regulations, and consistent product quality, thereby minimizing risks to consumers.

How will I be involved in troubleshooting during production?

As an Online QC Executive, you will troubleshoot on-line production issues to minimize wastage and ensure quality by taking prompt corrective actions based on the quality checks conducted.

What are the main responsibilities regarding product inspections?

Main responsibilities include conducting cook tests on samples, inspecting key operating parameters of machines, and ensuring the potatoes meet standard specifications before production.

Is experience in food safety systems necessary for this role?

Yes, exposure to food safety systems and quality standards is necessary to effectively implement and maintain quality control processes within the production environment.

What makes you unique, makes us better.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1965
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.

Benefits

  • Well-being

    We offer programs for you and your family to help you reach your personal physical, emotional and financial well-being goals.

  • Retirement Benefits

    Our savings and retirement benefits are designed to help you reach your future retirement goals.

  • Health and Insurance Benefits

    We’re committed to helping you and your family live a healthy lifestyle. Our medical options provide access to quality, affordable health care.