Supply Chain Quality Control Sr Coordinator

$50,600 - $75,950/Yr

PepsiCo - Detroit, MI

Full-time

Detroit, MI

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

This position provides technical and process knowledge for water treatment and wastewater management, focusing on microbiological testing and diagnostics to ensure water safety. The role involves leading teams, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all Microbiological testing and results interpretation
• Communication to team on issues
• Leading teams through troubleshooting and implementation of actions based on findings
• Training of backup (Supervisors and leads) on Micro Testing in Tech's absence
• Maintain, PM and Calibrate Lab and Water Room equipment
• Weekly Inventory, order and pay for chemicals and consumables for micro lab, quality lab and syrup room
• Complete weekly air samples within the processing room and document and retain records
• Review CIP records file and maintain records
• Manage monthly Rinse Water submissions
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices with regards to micro/sanitation
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of production equipment and its related impact on overall microbiological cleanliness
• Verify batches as needed
• Owner of Corporate Micro and Sensory proficiency testing, setup sensory panels and conduct in plant sensory training
• Keep maintenance book updated concerning the Water Room
• Complete monthly wastewater inspections
• Manage sample submissions to external labs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience preferably in a high speed manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in quality control
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience
• Experience troubleshooting

Benefits

• Paid time off including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan