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Role Overview As a Quality Control Executive at Minar Spices , you will be the guardian of our spice products’ purity, safety, and consistency. You’ll design and execute testing protocols, inspect incoming raw materials and finished goods, and collaborate closely with procurement, production, and R&D teams to ensure that every batch meets—then exceeds—industry and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Incoming Material Inspection: Sample and test raw spices and additives for moisture, foreign matter, microbial levels, and aflatoxins. Approve or reject incoming lots based on predefined specifications. In-Process Monitoring: Conduct periodic checks on grinding, blending, and packing lines for particle size, aroma, color, and weight accuracy. Record observations, troubleshoot deviations, and recommend corrective actions. Finished Product Testing: Perform organoleptic evaluations (taste, smell, visual), physico‑chemical analyses (pH, moisture, volatile oil content), and microbiological assays. Issue Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for customer shipments. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & Documentation: Develop, update, and enforce QC procedures, work instructions, and batch‑wise test records. Maintain traceability logs, calibration records, and raw material/finished goods registers. Regulatory Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to FSSAI, ISO 9001, HACCP, and other relevant certifications. Coordinate internal and external audits; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Supplier & Customer Coordination: Communicate quality requirements to suppliers; conduct periodic supplier assessments. Address customer quality queries, lead investigations on non‑conformances, and propose solutions. Continuous Improvement: Analyze quality data (rejections, customer complaints, lab results) to identify trends. Lead small projects (5S, Kaizen, Lean) to enhance process reliability and reduce waste. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field. 2–5 years of hands‑on QC/QA experience in spices, food processing, or FMCG industry. Strong understanding of spice chemistry, microbiology, and regulatory norms (FSSAI, ISO, HACCP). Technical Skills & Competencies Proficient with lab instruments (moisture analyzer, pH meter, basics of gas chromatography). Sound knowledge of organoleptic evaluation techniques for spices. Excellent documentation skills and familiarity with LIMS or ERP‑based QC modules. Analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail. Strong communication skills—for cross‑functional teamwork and supplier/customer interactions. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight timelines. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹38,000.00 per month Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Commission pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Work Location: In person
