Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Control & Assurance:

Perform thorough inspection and approval of all incoming raw materials, ensuring they meet established specifications. Conduct in-process batch inspections of semi-finished goods at critical control points in the manufacturing process. Execute final product inspection and release for Finished Goods (FG), including sensory evaluation, packaging integrity, and label verification. Hold and release authority for non-conforming products and raw materials.

2. Food Safety & Compliance Systems Management:

Serve as a key custodian of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS). Maintain and ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across all plant operations. Manage and uphold the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits. Lead the renewal process for the FSSAI license, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met timely.

3. Documentation & Data Management:

Coordinate and manage the document workflow for all Quality-related documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, forms, and quality records. Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible, meeting project timelines and compliance standards (FSSAI, ISO). Utilize SAP/ERP system proficiently for generating quality reports, managing non-conformance, tracking calibration schedules, and maintaining master data.

4. Pest Control & Calibration Management:

Oversee the facility's pest control management program, including coordination with external vendors, monitoring bait stations, and ensuring audit readiness. Manage the comprehensive calibration schedule for all critical process and quality monitoring equipment (e.g., scales, thermometers, pH meters, metal detectors). Maintain accurate records for pest control activities and equipment calibration.

5. Auditing & Continuous Improvement:

Participate in and lead internal audits and mock recalls. Act as a primary point of contact during external audits from regulatory bodies (FSSAI) and certification agencies (ISO). Investigate root causes of quality deviations and customer complaints, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Dairy Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

A minimum of

3 years of experience

in a Quality Assurance/Control role within the food manufacturing industry.

Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in the sweets, confectionery, bakery, or snacks manufacturing sector.

Proven hands-on experience with raw material, in-process, and finished goods inspection.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance
Work Location: In person