Quality Manager

You are responsible for leading and managing end-to-end operations in the Coconut Milk & Coconut Powder division at VSA Foods & Beverages. Your expertise in food processing, quality assurance, and compliance with food safety standards will be crucial in ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and consistency. Your key responsibilities will include: - Planning, managing, and overseeing daily production of coconut milk and coconut powder. - Ensuring adherence to food safety regulations such as FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, BRC, and GMP. - Maintaining and monitoring production schedules to achieve output targets. - Implementing and monitoring quality assurance processes across production stages. - Coordinating with procurement and supply chain teams for raw material and packaging needs. - Supervising, training, and guiding production and quality teams to meet company standards. - Ensuring proper equipment sanitation, preventive maintenance, and plant hygiene. - Conducting process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield and reduce wastage. - Preparing and maintaining production reports, quality logs, and audit documentation. - Managing audits, certifications, and inspections from regulatory authorities and export agencies. Qualifications required for this role: - Bachelors/Masters degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field. - Minimum 5-8 years of experience in production & quality management in the food & beverage sector, preferably in coconut-based or dairy/plant-based processing. - Strong knowledge of spray-drying, UHT processing, pasteurization, and aseptic packaging. - Experience in powder processing and shelf-life management of food products. - Familiarity with export quality standards and certifications. - Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Please note that this is a full-time, permanent position and the work location is in person.,