Quality Assurance Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Quality Systems Management:

• Implement & maintain QMS (ISO 9001/22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP)
• Develop SOPs for raw material inspection, in-process checks & finished goods testing
• Manage documentation for certifications & regulatory compliance

2. Quality Control Operations:

• Oversee testing of:
• Raw materials (water, concentrates, sweeteners)
• In-process parameters (Brix, acidity, CO2 levels)
• Finished products (microbiological, sensory, packaging integrity)
• Approve/reject materials & products based on test results

3. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to FSSAI regulations & food safety standards
• Handle all statutory/third-party audits (ISO, BIS, FDA)
• Maintain records for legal & customer requirements

4. Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze quality metrics (complaints, defects, non-conformances)
• Lead root cause analysis & CAPA implementation
• Drive initiatives to reduce defects & improve processes

5. Team Leadership:

• Manage QC chemists, microbiologists & inspectors
• Conduct training on GMP, hygiene & quality protocols
• Coordinate with Production/R&D for new product trials

6. Supplier & Customer Quality:

• Evaluate supplier quality performance
• Address customer complaints & implement corrective actions

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of

  food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO, GMP, FSSAI, BIS)

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• Proficiency in

  statistical quality control tools and root cause analysis

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• Leadership and team management skills.
  
• Strong communication and documentation skills.