Head of Quality Assurance

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Head of Quality Assurance to lead our QA function across all product categories – including beverages, protein bars, and nutritional powders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring all products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance from raw material sourcing through manufacturing and distribution.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

 Quality Assurance Leadership

 Define and implement QA strategy, policies, and systems for beverage, bar, and powder product lines.

 Lead, mentor, and grow the QA team across all production facilities and comanufacturing partners.

 Collaborate with Production, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to maintain quality throughout the product lifecycle.

 Ensure compliance with FDA, FSSAI, USDA, HACCP, GMP, GFSI, and other applicable regulations and certifications.

 Maintain and improve food safety plans and product traceability systems.

 Oversee third-party audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.

 Develop and enforce product testing protocols, shelf-life studies, and sensory evaluation procedures.

 Implement root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes for non-conformance.

 Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product consistency and operational efficiency.

 Qualify and audit raw material suppliers and co-packers to ensure adherence to company standards.

 Partner with procurement and operations to monitor and improve supplier performance.

Requirements and Skills:

 Proven experience in beverages and nutritional products (bars and powders preferred).

 In-depth knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, FSMA, GMP, etc.).

 Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

 Experience with co-manufacturing environments is a strong plus.

 Working knowledge of product formulation and labelling regulations.

 Experience in start-up or high-growth CPG food companies.

Interested candidates can apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person