Quality Control Manager

As the Quality Control Manager at Yak Brewing, you will oversee and ensure the quality standards of our premium spirits, maintaining our commitment to excellence and tradition. **Key Responsibilities:** - Analysis of mash/beer daily and as required. - Perform accurate and timely analysis of raw materials, production, by-product samples, and any other samples necessary to monitor the production process. - Perform data entry and analysis to maintain production logs or other data capture tools. - Participate in process and product troubleshooting efforts and provide analytical support. - Maintain statistical process control charts and lead reviews with operations to drive improvements to yield. - Responsible for the quality root cause corrective action program in the brewing. - Participate in Laboratory Housekeeping and Sanitation activities. - Ensure compliance with new brewing security protocols throughout the process. - Grain Testing: Monitor incoming grain quality through grain testing and Milling monitor the milling process through sieve analysis as per requirements. - Mashing: Monitor mash and beer as needed to ensure process control and quality. - Fermentation: Monitor fermentation process to identify any deviations in product and process. - Responsible for monitoring yeast media and conducting yeast transfers with operations. - Assist in providing Quality training for all employees as needed. - Must meet/comply with all safety requirements, attend required training, and wear personal protective equipment where required. - Supervise for maintaining Log Books, Reference Material, Methods, and Calibration of lab equipment. - Work closely with Quality Assurance team & GCMS team to meet all necessary regulatory requirements. **Qualification Required:** - B. Tech (Food Technology) - Bachelor's Degree Chemistry / Microbiology **Additional Details:** - Experience: 12+ Years experience in brewing/beverage/food industry, analytical methods, and laboratory procedures including general laboratory equipment. Knowledge in GCMS laboratory equipment will be value-adding. **Required Competencies:** - Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to conduct analytical testing by following test methods and accurately interpreting results. - Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. - Proven industry experience as a GCMS Analyst. - Possess physical capabilities to safely satisfy work requirements within industrial work settings. - Able to work in a hot/cold, noisy work environment, climb steps/walk/stand for extended periods of time.,