Process Chemist (Executive) – Quality Control at Varun Beverages Ltd., Nuh, India, ensuring product quality, compliance, and safety.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1, PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Job Context:

- A process chemist's day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work, there are many core tasks associated with the role .

- Interlinking theoretical knowledge and experimental approaches.

- Implementing the principles of sustainability at the roots of the chemical design.

Challenges:

2, DETAILS OF THE JOB:

Job Role/ Title:

Process Chemist

Level:

M01

Business Unit:

Nuh

Function:

Quality Control

Country:

India

Work Location:

Nuh

Reporting Manager:

Quality Head

Manager’s Manager:

Plant Manager

Matrix Manager:

Team Size:

No. of Direct Reporters:

3, KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountabilities Scope of work

Individual Sensory score 100 %.

Maintain the Brix, Volume & Physio Chemical Parameter as per PepsiCo Guideline. Do the CIP as per Schedule.

Ingredient Water Quality Score 100%.

Monitor Water Quality Testing Schedule as per PepsiCo Guideline Maintain the Water Quality Specifications per PepsiCo Guideline

Corrected Caffeine score 100 %.

Maintain the Quality System in the Shift. Maintain & review the Documents on Daily basis as per PepsiCo

Syrup Availability as per Plan 100%.

Prepare the Syrup as per schedule with in time Frame. Follow the Syrup Testing Schedule & maintained the Specification as per norms.

Sugar Delta 0.2 %.

Monitor & Maintain the Sugar Delta as per Target in each Batch

No any Unsatisfactory & Minimum Mandate Failure in AIB Audit.

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

QAS audit Score 98





Maintain the Process as per AIB(Food Safety) & QAS requirements

No any Major findings to be raised during FSMS & Other Audits.

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

4, KEY INTERFACES

External Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

Quality department employees/ worker/ operator

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)

M.Sc./ B.Tech-Food Tech

Desired Certifications:

M.Sc.(Chemist)

Experience Range:

02-05 years

Desirable experience:

Good Knowledge & Experience required in Food Industry.

6, SKILLS REQUIRED:

Skills

Description

Proficiency Level

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

Functional Skills

- Proven ability to work in team-working style in complex, inter-dependent organization.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet the desired deadlines

Expert

Behavioural
Skills

- Imagination & Creativity

- High Analytical Ability

- Robust Communication skills

- Co-ordination Skills

- Interpersonal skills

Expert

- 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. Has broad / working knowledge of the subject. 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

- Maintain Brix, volume, and physicochemical parameters as per PepsiCo guidelines.
- Execute CIP operations according to the prescribed schedule.
- Monitor water quality and ensure compliance with PepsiCo specifications.
- Prepare syrup batches on time and verify all testing specifications.
- Control sugar delta within a 0.2% target for each batch.
- Maintain and review quality system documentation daily.
- Ensure sanitary and hygienic conditions to achieve AIB and QAS audit scores.
- Support FSMS and other internal audits with zero major findings.
- Perform sensory score assessments to achieve 100% compliance.
- Coordinate with quality department staff, operators, and external auditors.

- M.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Tech in Food Technology (or related) from a recognized institute.
- 2-5 years of experience in food industry quality control or process chemistry.
- Strong knowledge of PepsiCo quality guidelines and food safety standards (AIB, QAS).
- Proven ability to work in a team within a complex, inter‑dependent organization.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- High analytical ability and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Familiarity with CIP procedures and water quality testing.
- Demonstrated creativity and imagination in process improvement.
- Proficiency in maintaining documentation and audit readiness.

📌 Executive (Nuh)
🏢 Varun Beverages
📍 Nuh