PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH

Overview PepsiCo is looking for Sensory Sci Scientist to join 12 months FTC role (maternity cover) with possibility to extend in Leicester. Job Purpose Around the world, we are working hard to give people the tastes they desire and the nutrition they need. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. New markets mean new ways of doing business, and new ways of addressing health concerns, cultural differences and environmental challenges. Every day is an adventure, and an opportunity for personal and professional growth. The Scientist will deliver insights grounded in Sensory & Consumer Science that inform product and packaging development decisions, delivering differentiated products that win in the marketplace. Responsibilities Work within team of Sensory Scientists and Managers to lead Sensory and Consumer Experience research for R&D Foods teams to drive product, package, and process design decisions. Develop and execute compelling research plans to enable clear product / process design decisions for product development, while working closely with cross-functional partners to clarify proposition questions and to create joint learning plans as needed. Work with Experience teammates with flexibility to ensure adequate resourcing of projects and respond to changes in project prioritization and business constraints. Summarize results, interpret, make recommendations, and present results (written and orally) cross-functionally. Deliver recommendations based on the data to impact business decisions and influence the business agenda. Collaborate across Experience to explore new capabilities which maximize productivity, increase agility, and drive new insights while sharing learnings across the broader organization. Qualifications Minimum of BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Consumer Psychology, Market Research, or related technical discipline. Work experience in a consumer research/insights role preferably in an FMCG environment dependent on degree Deep knowledge of product testing methodologies with strong background in both Qualitative & Quantitative research methods. Training and experience applying experimental design and statistics to sensory and consumer research. Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to interpret complex data and communicate key research learnings and implications clearly and concisely to all audiences.

A leading multinational food company is seeking a Sensory Science Scientist for a 12-month FTC role in Leicester. The position involves leading Sensory and Consumer Experience research for product and packaging development. Candidates should have a BS in a relevant field and experience in consumer insights, preferably within an FMCG environment. Strong knowledge of product testing methodologies is critical. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in an innovative environment.

Overview At PepsiCo UK, we're proud to make some of the nation's favourite snacks and drinks-like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we're also home to one of the world's largest crisp factories in Leicester. The Quality & Food Safety Manager is a key member of the Coventry Manufacturing site leadership team, responsible for championing and safeguarding all aspects of Quality and Food Safety (QFS). This role owns the site's QFS framework, oversees the Quality & Food Safety Management System, and ensures full legal compliance as well as adherence to PepsiCo standards. You will lead the site's Quality and Food Safety agenda, driving a culture where every team member understands and executes their role in delivering exceptional product quality and maintaining the highest standards of food safety. Working in partnership with site leaders, you will embed continuous improvement, strengthen operational discipline, and ensure that QFS KPIs are effectively managed and achieved. Responsibilities Champion daily Quality and Food Safety performance, collaborating closely with site leadership and operational teams to uphold and elevate standards. Lead investigations into nonconformances, incidents, and consumer complaints, ensuring rigorous root cause analysis and implementation of robust corrective and preventive actions. Own and manage the site's QFS KPIs, using a balanced scorecard approach and influencing cross functional teams to deliver against Quality and Food Safety objectives. Embed a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to optimize QFS processes and enhance site performance. Stay current on applicable legislation, audit requirements, and compliance obligations, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times. Collaborate with the Hub QFS Manager to ensure microbiological testing meets PepsiCo and external audit requirements and that results are effectively reviewed and actioned. Oversee the calibration and maintenance of all quality testing equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Manage the site's pest control programme, ensuring effective controls and compliance with relevant standards. Lead site hygiene activities, working with the Operations Manager to maintain world class hygiene standards and ensuring all hygiene plans are executed consistently. Manage the ISS contract, maximizing service value and maintaining the highest levels of site cleanliness and hygiene. Own the HACCP and Food Defence for site, ensuring robust risk management and control. Maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System, ensuring documentation is accurate, current, and audit ready. Oversee the internal audit programme, ensuring effective preparation, execution, reporting, and follow up of all audits. As a Daily management systems owner for Spark (IWS) drive and build capability and engagement behind Spark deployment across the site. Qualifications Proven experience in Quality and Food Safety, ideally with team leadership. Strong communication, influencing, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Experience in continuous improvement and use of structured problem solving tools. Flexible, proactive, and results driven with a positive, "can do" mindset. Effective communicator at all levels with strong IT and presentation skills. Able to prioritise, think strategically, identify trends, and shape long term plans. Resilient, motivated, and innovative-brings solutions and drives ideas forward. Focused on delivering high quality results while managing risks appropriately. Inclusive team player who shares knowledge and supports others' development. Experienced people leader who inspires, engages, and listens to their team. Desirable Qualifications Food science or equivalent degree (or) demonstrable experience in Quality and Food Safety with the ability to gain a specialist qualification. Deep understanding of the BRC framework and requirements. Extensive working knowledge of HACCP and Food Defense and its application in the food manufacturing sector. Strong analytical and scientific competence demonstrated within a manufacturing environment. Why Join Us? We offer a competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, flexible working, and a wide range of benefits-from critical illness cover and discounted gym memberships to enhanced parental leave and electric car schemes. Our commitment to wellbeing and career growth makes us a Top Employer for 14 years running.

A leading global beverage and snack company is seeking a Quality & Food Safety Manager for its Coventry site. This pivotal role involves overseeing the Quality & Food Safety Management System, leading investigations, and driving a culture of quality excellence. The qualified candidate will possess extensive experience in quality management, excellent analytical skills, and the capability to lead teams effectively. Offering a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, this position represents an excellent opportunity to influence food safety standards and make a significant impact within the company.

A leading food and beverage company is seeking an R&D Product Development Assistant Scientist in Leicester to support product development projects. The successful candidate will oversee key aspects of product prototyping and factory trials while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A degree in Food, Science or Engineering and 2-3 years of experience in FMCG R&D roles are required. Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Overview PepsiCo is looking for R&D Product Development Assistant Scientist (Europe Foods) to join in Leicester. The R&D Assistant Scientist supports the effective delivery of projects within the Europe Foods R&D Team in support of the EMEA AOP, including prototyping, leading factory trials and providing support to cross functional partners (e.g Specifications, ZBR's, resolving Quality issues etc) related to the portfolio. Responsibilities Reporting to the R&D Manager, support the execution of multiple Product Development projects for Europe Foods including renovation and innovation workstreams to enable the Europe Foods AOP delivery and innovation pipeline building. Lead aspects of product development independently escalating issues as required. Lead benchtop recipe development and prototyping against marketing led concepts, and provide R&D input to concept development. Contribute to workstreams to improve ways of working across the team e.g. improvement of business processes to drive greater efficiencies, sharing of knowledge to create better team cohesion & developing others through embedding best practise. Work effectively in collaboration with cross-functional and R&D discipline partners. Leverage a combination of functional and business expertise to shape and develop the technical elements of winning consumer propositions that drive sustainable business growth. Execute complex technical projects utilising solid technical project management tools and skills to ensure objectives are accomplished on time, to the agreed standards and within budget. Demonstrated application of consumer product testing, sensory, analytical data to ensure excellent product launches through creation of accurate technical product specifications. Apply Technical & Business Governance processes effectively from feasibility stage right through to scale-up & post launch support. Qualifications Graduate in Food, Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent or equivalent experience. At least 2-3 years experience in FMCG R&D product or technology development roles, managing NPD projects from concept to launch, ideally in the snack food product categories. Demonstrated understanding & application of consumer product testing, sensory & analytical methods. Co-ordination of 3rd party manufacturers &/or suppliers to meet business goals. Experience of working across different product areas. In-depth analytical skills to interpret complex data and distil into meaningful information e.g. interpreting process data, experimental design and statistical inference. Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution. Good interpersonal skills with ability to influence with integrity through persuasive communication to win support at more senior levels within R&D and Supply Chain and to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from different levels, backgrounds and cultures.