Assistant Manager - Quality & Regulatory Affairs

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control:

• Monitor and ensure compliance of in-process and finished products with quality parameters (microbiological, chemical, organoleptic).
  
• Oversee routine inspection and quality checks at raw material, processing, packaging, and dispatch stages.
  
• Coordinate with production teams to implement GMP, GHP, and HACCP practices.
  
• Address non-conformances and initiate corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
  
• Ensure traceability and documentation of batch manufacturing records.
  

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure product and label compliance with FSSAI, Legal Metrology, and other applicable Indian/international food regulations.
  
• Prepare and maintain documentation for FSSAI licensing, renewal, and product approvals.
  
• Liaise with regulatory authorities for audits, inspections, and new product approvals.
  
• Review product artwork and labeling claims from a regulatory standpoint.
  

Audits & Certifications:

• Assist in internal and external audits (FSSAI, ISO 22000, BRC, USFDA, etc.).
  
• Support implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality management systems.
  
• Prepare SOPs, manuals, and inspection reports as per certification requirements.
  

Vendor & Raw Material Management:

• Support vendor audits and evaluation for raw material and packaging material suppliers.
  
• Ensure compliance of raw material specifications, and coordinate for COAs (Certificates of Analysis).
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of FSSAI, Codex, BRC, ISO 22000, HACCP standards.
  
• Familiar with food microbiology, food chemistry, shelf-life studies, and sensory evaluation.
  
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  
• Effective communication and documentation handling.
  
• Hands-on with MS Office and quality management software/tools.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related.
  
• 47 years of experience in Quality & Regulatory roles in the FMCG food industry (preferably Spices, Pickles, Condiments sector).
  

Preferred Industries:

• FMCG companies dealing in spices, pickles, chutneys, sauces, condiments, processed foods.

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