Agro Quality Assurance Manager
Core
Leading the Agro Quality Assurance agenda to manage compliance with PepsiCo Agricultural standards in the procurement, handling, transportation, and storage of agri raw materials (potato and corn), ensuring food safety and quality from field to consumer chain.
Role type
Senior IC Agro Quality Assurance Manager
Builds
Quality assurance programs, storage standards, and compliance frameworks for potato chip stock, seed, and corn.
Domain
Agriculture / Food Safety / FMCG
Required skills
Agronomy, Food Science & Technology, Material testing, Quality assessment, Food safety standards, Auditing, Six-Sigma, Statistical analysis, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Forecasting field and storage conditions, Mobile lab development, Cold store management, Variety development, IPM and GMP deployment
Technologies
YSI, Mini Tab, Power BI, IRD, Hot Box, CIPC, Huwa San
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and monitor agro QA operations focusing on quality, food safety, and compliance. Lead potato crop quality monitoring through YSI testing and advise field teams on harvesting decisions. Manage storage standards for potato and corn through comprehensive audits and sampling. Partner with R&D on new variety development and evaluate behavior from crop to consumer chain. Ensure compliance with Global Control Standards (GCS), Global GAP, and PFA across contracted growers. Monitor and validate CIPC and Huwa San application in cold stores to prevent sprouting and rot. Lead E2E quality testing of seed at greenhouses and fields. Optimize potato handling practices using IRD and Hot Box to rate grower performance. Facilitate cold store teams in deciding consumption plans based on quality results. Ensure deployment of stringent IPM and GMPs on storage facilities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC