R&D Specification Writer - Plano, TX

R&D Specification Writer

The PFNA R&D Operational Excellence Specification Team oversees a connected digital ecosystem that drives change and enables resource-efficient innovation cycles and end to end traceability to deliver consumer-centric insights for critical business decisions.

The R&D Specification Writer will lead PepsiCo Foods R&D formula specifications team support innovation, productivity, Brand Stewardship, and portfolio transformation initiatives by ensuring product and process specifications are delivered consistently, accurately, and on-time. This role will ensure specification systems are meeting the needs of both US and Canada business requirements and region standards acting as key interface with product developers, functional approver groups, MMC specification writing team, Operations & Supply Chain, and managers. The role also manages dynamic, fast-paced timelines and deliverables by prioritizing tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of business processes, technical knowledge, and project management skills to develop, maintain, and track project workplans and timelines throughout specification lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the specification formula writing process, formula documentation programs and formula workflow launches & routes for PepsiCo Foods innovation, brand stewardship, productivity and portfolio transformation projects.
• Responsible of building formula, sub-formula, semi-finished formula, product specification, manufacturing unit ops report in R&D specification system and product-process documentation according to standards on timely manner.
• Ensure the integrity and high quality of formula specification documentation, supporting projects of medium and high complexity, in partnership with the Product Developers and TDC, for Innovation, Productivity and Business Continuity agenda, ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the Technical Stage Gate for PepsiCo Foods.
• Work closely with project leaders and functional teams to complete required formula documentation, ensuring data accuracy and perform timely follow-ups and status reviews.
• Manage efficiently the PFNA formula creation agenda aligned with our stage gate processes. Update and manage tracker for metrics report out, maintaining line of sight to upcoming deadlines, and spec writer progress.
• Interact with Product Developers and provide support to all disciplines to ensure complete and accurate specification including Product Development, Food Safety, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Assurance
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional partners (Discipline approvers, ingredient specification team, Quality assurance, etc) to continuously align ways of working improvements of specification approval workflow and feedback.
• Strengthen knowledge for PLNA formula specification process by enabling ways to ensure documentation quality.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,600 - $94,450. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.