Lakshya Food Industries

Role Overview The Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end quality control across raw material procurement, processing, packaging, and finished goods. This role is critical in maintaining JIVA’s brand promise of purity, safety, and superior taste. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance systems for spices and blended masalas Ensure compliance with FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, and food safety regulations Approve and monitor raw material quality , supplier audits, and vendor quality standards Oversee in-process and finished product quality checks (colour, aroma, texture, moisture, microbial standards) Manage lab testing , internal audits, and third-party testing coordination Maintain proper documentation, SOPs, COAs, batch records, and traceability systems Handle customer complaints , root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) Train production and packaging teams on quality hygiene, GMP, and food safety practices Work closely with procurement, production, and operations teams to ensure consistency and cost efficiency Drive continuous improvement in quality processes to support brand growth and scale Desired Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of spice quality parameters and adulteration control Hands-on experience in food safety audits and certifications Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability Strong documentation and compliance management skills Ability to lead and train teams with a quality-first mindset Proactive, disciplined, and process-oriented approach Qualifications Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field Experience in spices, masala manufacturing, or FMCG food brands is a must