Quality Head

Key Responsibilities: Quality Control & Assurance

• Develop, implement, and monitor quality standards, procedures, and systems across the rice production line.
• Ensure regular inspection and testing of raw materials (paddy), in-process grains, and finished rice products.
• Oversee grading processes, including head rice percentage, broken rice levels, moisture content, foreign matter, and other critical parameters.

Regulatory Compliance & Certifications

• Ensure adherence to national and international food safety and quality standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, BRC, etc.).
• Maintain audit readiness for government and third-party certifications.
• Lead internal and external quality audits.

Process Optimization & Team Leadership

• Identify areas of process improvement to reduce rejections, waste, and quality deviations.
• Train and supervise QA/QC staff, ensuring strong lab practices and accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and R&D teams for continuous product improvement.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain records of quality control reports, inspection logs, and audit findings.
• Provide monthly quality performance reports to senior management.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of rice grading, sorting, milling, and polishing.
• Strong analytical and lab testing skills (moisture meters, whiteness testers, etc.).
• Understanding of food safety systems and certifications.
• Leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Problem-solving and attention to detail.

Preferred Background:

• Experience working with parboiled, basmati, or non-basmati rice varieties.
• Familiarity with rice export quality norms and international buyer requirements.
• Hands-on experience with equipment like color sorters, de-stoners, and polishers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹90,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Rotational shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in Rice Industry?
• What's your current salary?

Experience:

• Rice: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person