Varun Beverages Ltd. is seeking a Syrup Room Operator to join the Quality Control team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and blending beverage syrups, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

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 robust knowledge on concepts.
Mastery: Candidate is subject matter expert and has command over the subject/ concept.

- 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.

- 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 environment.
- 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.

RJ Corp is a leading Indian conglomerate with a diversified presence across Food and Beverages, Quick-Service Restaurants, Retail, Healthcare, and Education . With operations across India and international markets including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Morocco, and Nigeria , we are the powerhouse behind some of the most recognized global and homegrown brands.

Group Companies:

- Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) : VBL is a flagship business of RJ Corp and the world’s largest PepsiCo franchise bottler (outside US), managing a wide portfolio including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sting, 7UP, Tropicana, Aquafina, Slice , and Gatorade .

- Devyani International Ltd (DIL) : India’s largest franchisee of Yum! Brands , operating KFC , Pizza Hut , Costa Coffee , and homegrown brands like Vaango and Food Street .

- Devyani Food Industries Ltd (DFIL) : A key player in food processing and dairy, known for the Cream bell ice cream brand and other high-quality offerings.

- RJ Corp Retail : Retail partner for premium global brands like Nike and TWG Tea , bringing world-class lifestyle and performance products to consumers.

- Cryoviva & Lineage Healthcare : Offering stem cell banking and premium maternity care through modern facilities and expert services.

- DPS & MMI Schools : Advancing quality education through schools in partnership with Delhi Public School Society and Up-to-date Montessori International .

Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) is 2 nd largest franchisees of PepsiCo globally, and a key player in the Global beverage industry. As a flagship company of the diversified RJ Corp group, VBL is engaged in the manufacturing, bottling, and distribution of a wide range of carbonated soft drinks, non-carbonated beverages, and packaged drinking water including trademarks owned by PepsiCo.

With a strong footprint across India , Nepal, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, VBL operates numerous state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an extensive distribution network. The company’s product portfolio includes popular global brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Mirinda , 7UP, Tropicana, Slice, Aquafina, Gatorade and Creambell Milk .

Driven by operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation, Varun Beverages continues to expand its reach while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The company is listed on Indian stock exchanges and is recognized for its robust growth, efficient supply chain, and commitment to long-term value creation.

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🏢 Varun Beverages
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