Fleet Safety Assistant Analyst

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage company whose brands are consumed more than one billion times each day across over 200 countries and territories. Its portfolio includes well-known products such as LAY’S, DORITOS, CHEETOS, GATORADE, PEPSI, QUAKER and others, with many brands generating annual retail sales above $1 billion. In 2021, the company reported net revenue of more than $79 billion.

PepsiCo’s long-term direction is guided by pep+, a transformation agenda focused on sustainability and people while aiming to create growth within planetary boundaries. The organization promotes a collaborative, inclusive and equitable workplace where employees are encouraged to bring new ideas, contribute to a diverse culture, and help build a space where everyone can be themselves. The company also states its commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in line with the laws and human rights policies applicable in the countries where it operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the EHS Manager in rolling out, improving and tracking EHS policies and procedures so objectives are met and legal compliance is maintained.
• Take ownership of the EHS standards assigned directly by the Plant EHS Manager and drive their implementation.
• Advise, guide and coach plant teams on EHS expectations and help embed compliance in a practical, lasting way.
• Carry out routine inspections and checks, then prepare the associated reports.
• Perform behavioral safety observations and contribute to the development of the site behavioral safety program.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training sessions as directed by the EHS Manager.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the plant.
• Track shop-floor compliance with PPE, KSBs and SWPs, raise immediate corrective needs, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Maintain safety logs, registers and other safety records in a controlled and up-to-date manner.
• Review EHS communication tools such as monitors, notice boards and sign boards, and fix or report missing, damaged or incorrect items.
• Participate in risk assessments, accident investigations, planning, emergency response, monitoring, inspections, audits, and reward and recognition activities as assigned.
• Follow up with plant departments to ensure EHS reports are submitted on time.
• Track the completion and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions and provide support where required.
• Promote and reinforce positive safety behaviors and practices.
• Ensure non-routine, critical and third-party work is performed under the correct permit-to-work process.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, review and continuous improvement of EHS systems and procedures such as SSOW, SWPs and SOPs.
• Verify that EHS tools, equipment and safety-critical devices are properly calibrated.
• Confirm that alarm, fire-fighting, fire-suppression, emergency lighting and CCTV systems are ready for use, and act quickly if any malfunction or impairment is found.
• Handle additional tasks or emerging situations assigned by the direct manager, as long as they support the core purpose of the role.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and people-management capability.
• Good problem-solving skills with a sharp analytical mindset and root-cause approach.
• Self-driven attitude with the ability to work independently and understand business needs.
• Practical knowledge of EHS-related laws and regulations.
• Strong planning and organizing ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence people at different levels without direct reporting authority.
• Recognized EHS qualification, preferably NEBOSH IGC3.
• Strong command of both Arabic and English, plus solid computer literacy.
• Ability to coach others and ensure requirements are clearly understood and followed.

Additional Information

This role is based in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates, and is a full-time, on-site position. The role centers on EHS support, compliance monitoring, safety systems oversight, incident follow-up and continuous improvement across the plant environment.