Experience Required:
3 5 years in QA in the food industry with hands-on FSSC 22000 implementation and audit experience
Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable QA Head
to lead the Quality Assurance function
at our flour milling facility. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in implementing, maintaining, and auditing food safety and quality systems such as FSSC 22000 and HACCP
. This role will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing audits, building a quality-driven culture, and serving as the interface between the company and customer QA teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Quality Systems & Compliance
- Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of
FSSC 22000
, HACCP
, and related food safety systems - Ensure full compliance with
FSSAI
, legal, and statutory quality and food safety regulations - Develop, update, and manage the
Food Safety Manual
, SOPs
, and required documentation - Conduct internal audits and ensure timely closure of
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Organize
Management Review Meetings
and drive continuous improvement initiatives
2. Audits & Certifications
- Independently manage
third-party certification audits
(FSSC, ISO 22000, HACCP) - Prepare for and face
customer audits
; ensure timely documentation and closure of non-conformities - Maintain
audit readiness
across the plant and promote a quality-first culture
3. Customer Coordination
- Serve as the main point of contact for
customer QA teams
for technical issues and documentation - Share
Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
, product specifications
, and traceability
data as required - Manage and host
plant visits
, product evaluations, and on-site quality audits by key customers
4. Team & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Train cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Stores, HR) in
GMP, GHP, and food safety practices
- Build and supervise a small QA/QC team to monitor daily compliance and testing
- Ensure hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and allergen management protocols are implemented and followe'd
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain and update all master documents, lab logs, traceability records, and control sheets
- Analyze
quality KPIs
, audit findings, complaints, and deviations for trend reporting - Generate
daily, weekly, and monthly reports
for management review and continuous improvement
Key Requirements
-
B.Sc. / M.Sc.
in Food Technology
, Microbiology
, or a relevant scientific discipline - 3 5 years of QA/QC experience in a
food processing
or FMCG
environment (flour milling/bakery industry preferred) - Hands-on experience in implementing and managing
FSSC 22000
and HACCP
systems - Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills
- Ability to independently face and close
statutory and third-party audits
Preferred Skills
-
Internal Auditor Certification
for FSSC / ISO 22000 - Knowledge of
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
, Good Hygiene Practices (GHP)
, Pest Control
, and Allergen Management
- Proficient in
MS Excel
, document management systems
, and root cause analysis tools
(5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, etc)
