Quality Incharge - Confectionery

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Location:

Plot No. 17/A,

APIIC State Food Park, Mallavalli Village,

Bapulapadu Mandal, Krishna District, Vijayawada – 521111, Andhra Pradesh

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Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Quality Incharge to lead and manage QC & QA functions for our confectionery manufacturing unit. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in chocolates, lollipops, or similar confectionery products and should have successfully handled at least 2 FSSAI audits. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management skills and a deep understanding of compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) processes.
• Ensure full compliance with FSSAI regulations; lead audit preparation and execution.
• Supervise the QA/QC team and enforce Good Manufacturing & Hygiene Practices (GMP/GHP).
• Conduct raw material and finished product quality checks.
• Maintain detailed documentation for regulatory and internal quality audits.
• Identify quality gaps and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with production and R&D teams for product improvements.
• Support R&D trials and new product development when required.
• Train team members on SOPs, hygiene standards, and quality systems.

Required Skills:

FSSAI audits, QC/QA, confectionery (chocolates/lollipops), people management, GMP, GHP, Telugu fluency, product inspection, documentation, raw material checks, R\&D support, food safety knowledge (HACCP/ISO preferred).

Eligibility Criteria:

• 7–8 years of experience in the confectionery industry only (other industries will not be considered).
• Must have participated in at least 2 FSSAI audits in a leadership or responsible role.
• Strong leadership, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Comfortable working in a confectionery plant environment with operational shift requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.Sc / M.Sc in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• Certification in FSSAI, HACCP, or ISO 22000 is an advantage.

How to Apply

Please send your updated CV to hr@vcnutrifoods.com with the subject line “Application – Quality Incharge (Confectionery)”.