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About the Role

PepsiCo, a global leader in beverages and convenient foods, is seeking a motivated Chemist / Microbiologist to join its team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial in ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and food safety, aligning with PepsiCo's strategic transformation focused on sustainability and human capital, known as pep+.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily analysis of finished products, incoming raw materials, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with specifications and food safety standards.
• Ensure that only conforming finished goods, raw materials, packaging materials, and ingredients are released, and that non-conforming items are isolated and held for further action according to Quality Policy and Procedures.
• Participate in regulatory authority inspections and support in addressing any raised issues or concerns.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed by plant personnel and report any relevant issues observed during shifts.
• Participate in monthly Food Safety audits, support the implementation of Food Safety standards, and contribute to addressing audit findings.
• Meet relevant safety requirements, including Near Miss reporting and chemical management, and support the implementation of other Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Maintain a safe work environment in the laboratory by adhering to Safe Working Procedures (SWPs) and upholding high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
• Attend Sensory Evaluation tests (Quality Wall, Hot and Mini Walls) during shifts, review process and packaging performance, and follow up on previous sensory evaluation findings.
• Monitor production operators' product analysis and evaluation, both in-process and packaging, take necessary actions, and enter results into SPC sheets and the weak link system.
• Communicate timely results of acceptance and rejection of raw materials, packaging materials, and ingredients to concerned functions, issue reports, and action decisions through SAP.
• Take immediate action in case of any non-compliance noticed during analysis or line monitoring by initiating relevant Hold/Release procedures and coordinating with concerned leaders for inspection and action, including the completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate corrective actions with the concerned team leaders as required.
• Carry out monthly and quarterly in-market evaluations of finished products, including Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) and Product Quality measurements (PQMd) samples.
• Participate in internal and external proficiency testing programs.
• Participate in complaint investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain the laboratory area and equipment in good working and tidy condition, meeting safety requirements, and ensure the calibration status of lab instruments is maintained.
• Support developmental activities and projects relevant to the function.
• Support in implementing Integrated Production System (IPS), Food Safety, Lab, and Quality standards, and follow up on audit findings.
• Verify production and warehouse concerns related to quality and communicate results, including on-line rejections and warehouse unloading rejections.
• Implement, sustain, and participate in the continual improvement of the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Management System within the area of responsibility, in accordance with legislation, PepsiCo GEHSMS, and relevant EHS standards, ensuring proper controls for all hazards and risks are in place and OH&S targets are achieved.
• Train colleagues and disseminate knowledge gained through internal and external training.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, preferably in Chemistry or Food Science.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills with excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally.
• Ability to analyze data.
• A strong ability and inclination to be a team player is essential.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.

Technical Skills

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Food Safety standards
• ISO Standards
• SAP proficiency
• 5S Methodology
• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) principles
• Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Management System

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. While newly graduated candidates are welcome to apply, preference will be given to experienced chemists in a food manufacturing plant with profound knowledge of the latest lab instruments and quality systems such as ISO.

About the Purchasing Specialist Role

WIKA Group, a global leader in measurement technology, is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Specialist to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is integral to ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services, supporting the company's mission to enable safe, efficient, and sustainable processes through excellent sensing solutions. The Purchasing Specialist will play a key role in managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and cost reduction strategies within a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for diverse spend categories such as office supplies, production raw materials, and service providers to meet organizational quantity and quality expectations.
• Create regular reports for internal and external declarations.
• Collaborate closely with all relevant departments to ensure the most cost-effective and productive option for each purchase request is identified within the agreed timescale.
• Ensure all purchasing activities are conducted according to agreed department KPIs and procedures, and comprehensively recorded in required business systems.
• Work closely with key stakeholders in member organizations and corporate functions to implement effective cost reduction strategies.
• Ensure contracting with third-party suppliers aligns with business requirements, WIKA company values, and policies.
• Manage supplier relationships efficiently and in line with the company's strategy.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and innovations within assigned categories to identify the most effective and productive options for WIKA.
• Stay updated on industry trends and local market rules and regulations.
• Track inventory levels and ensure timely restocking of goods as needed.
• Lead projects efficiently, ensuring they are completed within the defined budget and timeline.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Purchaser in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven track record in sourcing SS & Inconel Flanges, Pipes & Bars is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of local market vendor network.
• Advanced proficiency in English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work effectively in international teams, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and social competence.
• High level of organizational skills to manage both vendor and internal customer relations.
• Familiarity with the list of approved suppliers in Aramco in Saudi Arabia, Europe, India, and China is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking skills for effective option comparison.
• Good negotiation skills to manage vendor relations.
• Experience in multinational companies is a plus.

Required Skills

• Sourcing
• Reporting
• Cost Reduction
• Contracting
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Market Trend Analysis
• Inventory Tracking
• Project Management
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Negotiation Skills
• Sourcing of SS & Inconel Flanges / Pipes & Bars
• Local Market Vendor Network
• Knowledge of Approved Suppliers in Aramco

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, specifically in the 2nd Industrial City. The role involves working within a dynamic international environment and collaborating with global teams.

About the Process Engineer Role

Hire Right - Executive Search & HR Advisory is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the development, optimization, and control of manufacturing processes within the welding consumables sector, focusing on electrodes, wires, and fluxes. The role is key to ensuring consistent product quality, achieving high production efficiency, and maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Role Responsibilities

The Process Engineer will enhance process capability, minimize variability, and provide essential technical support to production operations. This involves leveraging expertise in critical manufacturing stages including mixing, extrusion, baking, and wire drawing. Collaboration with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and research and development teams is fundamental for identifying areas for improvement, resolving technical challenges, and supporting the successful introduction and qualification of new products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization and control initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product consistency.
• Develop and implement standardization procedures and best practices across relevant manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and improve equipment performance and reliability to minimize downtime and maximize output.
• Provide technical support and insights to assist maintenance strategy and execution.
• Contribute to quality improvement programs by identifying root causes of defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and company policies.
• Support the development and optimization of processes related to mixing, extrusion, baking, and wire drawing for welding consumables.
• Resolve technical issues encountered during the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the introduction of new products and ensure they meet qualification requirements.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technology, Engineering, or Industrial Manufacturing from an accredited educational institution in a relevant field of study.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a Process Engineering role.

Essential Skills and Expertise

• Process Optimization
• Process Control
• Standardization
• Best Practices Implementation
• Equipment Performance Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• Maintenance Strategy Support
• Quality Improvement Methodologies
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management
• Expertise in Mixing processes
• Expertise in Extrusion processes
• Expertise in Baking processes
• Expertise in Wire Drawing processes

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.