Quality Assurance Officer

Quality Assurance Officer – Certification & Regulatory Compliance

Job Purpose

To manage and ensure compliance / documentation with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards by obtaining, maintaining, and renewing certifications including FSSAI, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, RSPO, and others as required by the business or market. This role ensures the unit’s products and processes meet global and domestic certification standards.

Key Responsibilities

Certification & Compliance Management

• Coordinate and maintain all third-party certifications including FSSAI license, Organic, renewal, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, RSPO, and any client-specific audits.
• Liaise with certification bodies, consultants, and authorities to prepare for audits, respond to non-conformities, and submit required documentation.
• Maintain a certification calendar and ensure timely application/renewal to avoid compliance lapses.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust documentation systems for compliance, including SOPs, traceability records, declarations, and internal audit logs.
• Ensure product labels, claims, and packaging materials meet regulatory and certification standards.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings and declarations (e.g. FSSAI Form C, RSPO annual communications).

Quality Assurance & Auditing

• Conduct internal audits to verify compliance with applicable standards (e.g. Halal hygiene protocols, RSPO supply chain models, etc.).
• Identify gaps and propose corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Support product and process traceability for Non-GMO and RSPO Mass Balance/Segregated systems.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct internal training for production, procurement, and QA teams on certification standards and hygiene requirements.
• Build cross-functional awareness of requirements such as halal compliance zones, allergen management (Kosher), and raw material integrity (Non-GMO).

Reporting & Communication

• Generate monthly reports on compliance status, certification timelines, audit outcomes, and risk assessments.
• Support client documentation requests (e.g., Kosher certificate copies, Halal declarations, GMO-free certificates, etc.).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in food industry QA or regulatory compliance, preferably in a manufacturing setup.
• Experience handling FSSAI, Halal, Kosher, RSPO, or Non-GMO certifications is mandatory.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person