R&D Packaging Coordinator (Temporary) – Isando Plant Snacks at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Execute and support packaging projects for the SA Foods and frontier markets
• Execute packaging projects under innovation, Productivity & Sustainability agenda and build future pipeline along with manager
• Prepare SOPs and Design of Experiments for quality execution of projects in guidance with the Pkg manager as per PepsiCo requirements
• Support supply chain and other business functions with packaging TBS
• Ensure compliance to TSG, SFTS processes , Documentation
• Influence stakeholders – GP, Operations, QC for achieving results
• Create and maintain packaging specifications that are compliant with PepsiCo R&D best practices.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Food Technology / Science, Consumer Science, B.Sc., B.Eng.or M.Sc. degree in material, chemical or packaging related field with minimum 2-3 years in a Technical or R&D role within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• IPSA packaging diploma advantageous
• Effective interpersonal, Influencing and communication skills with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and new design implementation.
• Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize workloads.
• A good understanding of R&D and product development disciplines, as well as regulatory requirements is desirable.
• Fluent in English and computer skills e.g. MS Word, MS. Excel.