Description

JOB DESCRIPTION — SYRUP ROOM OPERATOR

1, PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Job Context:
A Syrup Room Operator is responsible for the daily preparation, blending, and batching of beverage syrups in strict accordance with quality standards, recipe formulations, and safety guidelines. The day-to-day duties involve handling raw ingredients, operating automated and manual batching equipment, and maintaining high standards of sanitation in the syrup processing area.

Challenges:
• Ensuring exact adherence to PepsiCo recipe formulations and standard operating procedures to eliminate batch variations.
• Managing tight operational schedules to meet continuous production line demands while strictly maintaining food safety and CIP (Clean-In-Place) standards.

2, DETAILS OF THE JOB:

Job Role/ Title:

Syrup Room Operator

Level:

W02

Business Unit:

Nuh

Function:

Quality Control

Country:

India

Work Location:

Nuh

Reporting Manager:

Quality Head

Manager’s Manager:

Plant Manager

Matrix Manager:

Team Size / Direct Reporters:

3, KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountabilities

Scope of work

Syrup Availability as per Plan 100%

Prepare the syrup batches as per schedule within time frame to avoid line starvation. Follow the Syrup Testing Schedule & maintain the Specification as per norms.

Brix & Physio-Chemical Compliance 100%

Maintain the Brix, Yield, Temperature & Physio Chemical Parameters as per PepsiCo Guideline. Conduct CIP/SIP as per Schedule.

Ingredient & Water Quality Score 100%

Monitor Water and Syrup Quality Specifications as per PepsiCo Guidelines during batching operations.

Sugar Delta 0.2 %

Monitor & Maintain the Sugar Delta as per Target in each Batch. Accurately record raw material usage.

No Unsatisfactory & Minimum Mandate Failure in AIB Audit

Maintain the Sanitary & Hygienic condition of the Processing area to achieve Micro Results.

QAS audit Score 98 / FSMS Compliance

Maintain the Process and documentation as per AIB (Food Safety), QAS, and FSMS requirements with no major findings.

4, KEY INTERFACES

External Interfaces





Internal Interfaces

Quality Control Department / Chemist
Production Line Operators & Supervisors
Utility & Maintenance Team
Warehouse & Raw Material Store Team

5, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet minimum requirements for this Job.

Education Qualification (Highest) with Target Institute(s)

B.Sc./ ITI (Fitter/Machinist)

Desired Certifications:

Food Safety / HACCP Certification / CIP Operational Training

Experience Range:

02-05 years

Desirable experience:

Good Knowledge & Experience required in Syrup Preparation, Batching, and Beverage Processing Industry (PepsiCo / Coca-Cola ecosystem preferred).

6, SKILLS REQUIRED:

Skills

Description

Proficiency Level
(General Awareness; Working Knowledge; Functional Expert, Mastery)

Functional Skills

Proven ability to operate syrup batching tanks, handle chemicals safely, execute CIP/SIP protocols, and work in team-working style in high-speed beverage bottling environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet daily production targets.

Functional Expert

Behavioural Skills

Strong Operational Discipline
Attention to Detail & Accuracy
Good Co-ordination Skills
Time Management & Reliability
Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Working Knowledge

General Awareness: Knows the fundamental or general understanding of concepts.
Working Knowledge: Has broad job knowledge; knows and applies the full range of concepts and practices. Candidate should use these concepts in day to day practices.
Functional Expert: Candidate is certified functional expert with strong knowledge on concepts.
Mastery:



Candidate is subject matter expert and has command over the subject/ concept.

Responsibilities

- Prepare syrup batches as per the schedule to ensure continuous production line operations.
- Adhere strictly to PepsiCo recipe formulations and standard operating procedures to maintain batch consistency.
- Monitor and maintain Brix, yield, temperature, and physio-chemical parameters as per PepsiCo guidelines.
- Execute Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-In-Place (SIP) protocols as per the scheduled maintenance plan.
- Maintain water and syrup quality specifications during batching operations, ensuring they meet PepsiCo standards.
- Accurately record raw material usage and monitor sugar delta to ensure it meets the target in each batch.
- Maintain a sanitary and hygienic processing area to achieve satisfactory micro results in audits.
- Ensure the process and documentation comply with AIB (Food Safety), QAS, and FSMS requirements.
- Interface with various internal teams, including Quality Control, Production Line Operators, and Warehouse staff.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of syrup preparation and blending activities.

Qualifications

- B.Sc. or ITI (Fitter/Machinist) degree or equivalent qualification.
- Food Safety/HACCP Certification or CIP Operational Training is preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience in syrup preparation, batching, and the beverage processing industry, with a preference for PepsiCo/Coca-Cola ecosystem experience.
- Proven ability to operate syrup batching tanks and handle chemicals safely.
- Strong knowledge of CIP/SIP protocols and team-working skills in a high-speed beverage bottling setting.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet daily production targets with attention to detail.
- Excellent operational discipline, time management skills, and reliability.
- Good coordination and interpersonal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of food safety guidelines and sanitation practices.
- Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new industry standards and practices.

📌 Associate (India)
🏢 Important Group
📍 India