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R&D Senior Process Engineering Manager in Worldwide Process Technology & Commercialization Engineering Group
At PepsiCo, innovation takes Center stage. In a fast-moving consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as create new healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market. Focusing our research and development on meeting the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment, or indulgence –will drive our growth both now and in the future. Do you share our passion for innovation? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level.
As part of the Global Process Engineering group, Lead the process development with all technology support and the first commercialization of Beverages (CSD & Juices/Juice Drinks) products across; Asia, the Middle East, and Africa with some initiatives globally for; Beverages Category, including CSDs & Juices and any new category which in due course PepsiCo innovate and launch.
Job Accountabilities:
- Develop and manage realistic & manageable commercialization timelines and plans
- Manage and execute Concentrate and Bottling Scale-Ups and Plant Trials
- Effective planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation of Technical Center, concentrate and bottling scale-ups, plant trials and capability assessments.
- Beverage and Concentrate Documentation completed to highest standards
- Develop and deliver Technical Reference Manuals and associated materials
- Project team meetings and communication concise, clear and timely
- Contribute and participate in the leadership and activities of the project team.
- Work with internal and external business partners to meet commercialization objectives
- Support Commercialization Project Manager
- Determine theoretical calculation & execute experiments as needed for point of failures in process and formulation limitations
- Demonstrate early engagement to influence final product, process and/or package design
- Provide input to drive improvements and strengthen our Tech Center capabilities to maximize early commercialization learnings
- Test new raw materials for manufacturability impact of concentrate & beverage
Critical Competencies:
The successful candidate will be experienced in the consumer goods industry and demonstrate the following:- Collaborative style of working
- Analytical Thinking / Problem Solving
- Communication/Presentation Skills
- Team Work
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Drive for Results
In addition, the following capabilities will be essential to success in the job- Expertise to develop, plan, conduct and coordinate commercialization of new product initiatives including demonstrated capability in a manufacturing environment.
- Conduct appropriate project risk assessments and provides recommendations for effectively meeting product launch demands
"#Locations :Gurgaon, India"Qualifications/Requirements
Skill and Qualification:
- Graduate in a Chemical Engineering, Food Processing or Mechanical Engineering (with strong food bias).
- Previous experience in FMCG R&D, Process Engineering or Technology Development roles, ideally within the beverage product category.
- Deep understanding of cause and effect Food Science : Food Engineering interactions.
- Analytical skills to interpret complex data and distil into meaningful information e.g. interpreting process data, experimental design and statistical inference.
- Deep understanding of scale-up science, both theoretical and practical, and related hypothesis testing and experimental design, to drive sound experimental proposals.
- Mathematically minded with a thorough understanding of fluid dynamics, rheology and thermal calculations.
- High degree of initiative and drive to deliver results of trials and activities with the ability to be proactive and multi-task.
- Ability to navigate in a matrix organization & build connections virtually.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, verbal and written.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Travel of up to 40 % can be required, when permitted.
Desired:
Experience with food or beverage formulation and manufacturing operations
Experience with Contract Manufacturing is a big plus
Experience on Innovation processes and systems like Stage gate (TSG) and end to end development of new formulations in the wide beverage category a big plus
Other Job Requirements:
This position will require flexibility in working hours to set up and complete scale-ups, plant trials, audits or plant start-ups that may extend past typical working hours.
Field Travel will be required. Estimate 20-30%.
International Travel is a possibility.Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Standard RelocationJob Type: Regular