Lab Supervisor

Job Description

Overview Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported. At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet. To continue our success, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a Lab Supervisor. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role involves managing a team of 7 Laboratory Technicians to ensure comprehensive understanding and execution of all testing and quality procedures within our food manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Support and coach your team of Laboratory Technicians Manage and calibrate quality instruments, oversee improvements, and relay information across management and team members Provide technical expertise on quality systems, including HACCP Train and monitor production employees in quality programs and QA techniques Manage lab budget and resources About you: Supervisory or management experience (essential) Knowledge of food safety and sanitation Strong collaboration and communication skills Experience in manufacturing/Supply Chain (food manufacturing desirable) Tertiary qualification in quality systems, food science, or related discipline (desirable) For you: We offer a competitive benefits package including annual bonus, discounts for Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio, and generous leave options (e.g. wellness, birthday, volunteer, parental, purchase additional leave/cash out leave) Free onsite EV Vehicle charging stations Health & Wellness programs support you with all dimensions of wellness including discounted private health insurance, financial coaching, counselling sessions, flu vaccination and skin checks Access learning programs for your professional development, as well as our global offerings and online courses Career development opportunities across our global organisation About us: We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees and believe that our people are our best asset. We understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, lenses and experiences to our workplace and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within. We encourage women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our organisation – a strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value, by inspiring positive change for the planet and people. It is our roadmap for becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages and a leading actor in the transformation of the global food system. With a large portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand employs more than 1,600 people across ANZ at The Smiths Snack Food Company, Bluebird Foods NZ, PepsiCo Beverages, and Quaker Oats. With global brands like Doritos, Gatorade, and Pepsi Max, we also make some home-grown favourites such as Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, and our Bluebird NZ snack brands. Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand team. PepsiCo’s hiring process: Submit your application Interview(s) and skills evaluation Online Assessment process Background checks If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr