Quality Controller Supervisor Rice Mill

Job Description: Quality Controller Supervisor – Rice MillPosition Title: Quality Controller SupervisorDepartment: Quality Assurance / ProductionLocation: Rice MillReports to: Quality Manager / Plant ManagerPosition Summary

The Quality Controller Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all quality control activities within the rice mill. This role ensures that raw paddy, in-process rice, and finished products meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The supervisor leads the QC team, manages sampling and inspection processes, and coordinates with production to maintain consistent quality across all milling operations.

Key Responsibilities1. Quality Control & Assurance

• Monitor and inspect raw paddy, semi-processed rice, and finished rice for quality parameters (moisture, purity, grain length, broken %, chalkiness, foreign matter, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with national standards (e.g., FSSAI) and customer requirements.
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality at each stage of the milling process.
• Conduct regular quality audits across receiving, milling, grading, and packing sections.
• Approve or reject raw materials and finished products based on inspection results.

2. Laboratory Analysis

• Supervise laboratory testing for moisture content, grain classification, admixture, and other parameters.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of quality control equipment.
• Maintain accurate testing records and reports.

3. Team Supervision

• Lead, train, and supervise quality control inspectors and lab staff.
• Assign daily QC tasks and ensure compliance with sampling procedures.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations of QC team members.

4. Production Support

• Work closely with the production team to address quality deviations during milling.
• Identify process-related quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Validate process settings (whitener pressure, polishers, graders, destoners, etc.) to ensure optimal quality output.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain proper quality records including test reports, calibration logs, deviation reports, and customer feedback.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly QC reports for management.
• Ensure traceability of batches through proper documentation.

6. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, etc.).
• Monitor hygiene and sanitation practices within the mill.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop training programs for staff on quality awareness and best practices.
• Support initiatives for reducing quality rejections and customer complaints.

Qualifications & RequirementsEducational Qualification

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in quality control within a rice mill or food processing unit.
• Experience in supervising QC teams is preferr

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person