Manager-Quality

Company Description

Perfect Poultry Products is a leading provider of comprehensive poultry solutions encompassing hatcheries, poultry farms, feed and nutrition, chicken processing plants, and frozen foods. With a wide array of brands such as Gruubb, WA-HA, Real Fresh, neatmeats.com, FnM Fish and Meat Market, and Sanctuary Equipment & Tools, we offer quality products for retail and e-commerce markets. Our commitment to excellence ensures we meet the highest industry standards.

Job Summary:

The Plant Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all raw chicken processing operations comply with internal quality standards, food safety regulations (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO), and customer specifications. This role involves managing the QA/QC team, driving continuous improvement, overseeing audits, and maintaining product safety and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the QA/QC function at the plant level.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000, and other relevant food safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and control quality parameters across all processing stages: live bird receiving, slaughter, evisceration, chilling, packing, and dispatch.
• Implement and maintain plant-level SOPs, SSOPs, GMP, and hygiene practices.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, and third-party).
• Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformities; drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead microbiological and residue monitoring programs in coordination with lab teams.
• Train staff and workers on food safety, hygiene, and quality protocols.
• Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) such as yield, rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams for integrated quality improvements.
• Ensure traceability and documentation for all quality records.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology / Microbiology / Veterinary Science / Poultry Science or related fields.
• 7–12 years of experience in quality assurance/food safety, preferably in raw chicken/meat/seafood processing plants.
• Strong understanding of Indian food safety laws (FSSAI), HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in managing audits, documentation, and plant hygiene programs.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.