Responsibilities What we’re looking for: Lead and Support Foods, Grains, Snacks & Bakeries R & D Packaging development agenda Lead / Support and deliver in Plan AOP projects for South Africa Foods, Grains, Snacks & Bakeries - ACCOUNTABLE Lead / Support and deliver in Plan Productivity projects for South Africa Foods, Grains, Snacks & Bakeries – ACCOUNTABLE Lead / Support and deliver in Plan Brand Stewardship projects for South Africa Foods, Grains, Snacks & Bakeries -ACCOUNTABLE Support the productivity agenda for the entire packaging team, by tracking, reporting and engagements with stakeholders local & sector. Ensure Maintain Packaging Specification System in areas of accountability Scout , Develop and Drive new packaging technology partners in the regions of accountability in alliance with Global R & D , Procurement to drive business benefits to PEP - ACCOUNTABLE Interface with the Global Packaging colleagues and functional groups to lift and adapt in the area of responsibility - ACCOUNTABLE Ensure and deliver data submission from the BU R & D Packaging perspective to relevant stakeholders – ACCOUNTABLE Prepare SOPs and Design of Experiments for quality execution of projects in guidance with the Pkg manager as per PepsiCo requirements – ACCOUNTABLE Support supply chain and other business functions with packaging TBS- ACCOUNTABLE Ensure compliance to TSG, SFTS processes , Documentation- ACCOUNTABLE Qualifications What will qualify you for the role : Food Technology / Science, Consumer Science, B.Sc., B.Eng. or M.Sc. degree in material, chemical or packaging related field with minimum 10 years in a Packaging R&D role within a Global CPG / FMCG company required Local and / or Global certification in Packaging CapePack and SAP knowledge In-depth understanding of packaging technology, polymer science, paper science etc Experience and deep technical understanding in rigid, paper board and flexible packaging. Demonstrated self-starter Effective interpersonal, Influencing and communication skills with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and new design implementation. Demonstrated people management skills, coaching and support Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads. Good understanding of R&D and product development disciplines, as well as regulatory requirements is desirable. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act #J-18808-Ljbffr