Job Description

The position of Quality Head CXO requires a detail-oriented professional to oversee and enhance the quality management systems within the FMCG industry, specifically focusing on the food sector. The role is based in Bangalore and involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering exceptional product quality.

• Define and implement the Quality Strategy across sourcing, processing, packaging, storage, logistics, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain QA/QC frameworks, SOPs, and metrics aligned with FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000 standards.
• Lead quality audits across multiple facilities (owned and partner sites) to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Procurement, Production, and Logistics teams to troubleshoot quality issues and enhance product standards.
• Establish strong consumer feedback loops to proactively enhance quality benchmarks.
• Own and manage all regulatory and compliance-related audits and documentation.
• Build, mentor, and lead a geographically distributed team of quality professionals.
• Drive innovation in food safety, shelf-life extension, and freshness retention through technology adoption and process optimization

Candidates with 15+ yrs of Quality/Safety function in Perishable Food industryOnly Candidates who are open to work with meat products

• 15+years of experience in Food Quality & Safety, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in perishables industries-such as meat, dairy, seafood, fresh produce or FMCG
• Strong working knowledge of FSSAI, HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000, and other food safety standards.
• Proven ability to scale QA systems in a high-volume, multi-city supply chain
• Strong leadership abilities, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and team development

This opportunity is with a mid-sized company operating in the FMCG industry, specifically within the food sector. The organisation is known for its focus on quality and innovation, with a commitment to meeting customer expectations through its premium product offerings.

• CXO level role with ownership of decision across value chain
• Competitive compensation with stock options
• Opportunity to join a firm at a rapid expansion stage

Skills Required