PQS COORDINATOR

Job Title: PQMS / FSMS Coordinator

Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand

Reporting To: QA Manager / Plant Head

Job Purpose: To ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of Product Quality Management System (PQMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) as per company standards, FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 requirements, and applicable statutory norms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare, update, and control PQMS & FSMS documentation (SOPs, manuals, forms, records).
• Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, and related standards.
• Maintain updated records for audits, inspections, and certifications.
• Support in external audits (FSSC, ISO, customer audits, regulatory).

2. Implementation & Monitoring

• Coordinate the implementation of food safety and quality systems across departments.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Verify and monitor process controls, CCPs, OPRPs, and PRPs.
• Support departments in maintaining GMP, GHP, and hygiene practices.

3. Training & Awareness

• Conduct or coordinate regular trainings on food safety, hygiene, and quality practices.
• Ensure awareness among employees regarding PQMS & FSMS objectives and policies.

4. Product & Process Quality

• Support QA team in product inspection, sensory evaluation, and quality checks.
• Participate in root cause analysis for non-conformities and customer complaints.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure quality compliance.

5. Continual Improvement

• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to quality improvement projects.
• Ensure timely updates and revision of system procedures as per management or audit findings.

• Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: B.Tech / M.Sc in Food Technology, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Experience: 25 years in food manufacturing, preferably with exposure to FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 systems.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems.
• Excellent documentation and record management skills.
• Good communication and training abilities.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate across departments and handle audits confidently.

Work Conditions:

• Plant-based role with regular floor audits and cross-department coordination.
• May require flexible working hours during audits or critical production periods.