Quality Team Lead

Our client, a leading integrated bioenergy company in India, specializes in ethanol, compressed biogas (CBG), ENA, and organic manure, supporting India's clean energy and net-zero goals.
They are hiring an experienced Quality Team Lead to manage quality operations for grains (maize, etc.) and by-products like DDGS. The role, based at Mudhol (Karnataka), is essential for ensuring compliance, quality standards, and regulatory adherence across raw material and by-product chains. This is a full-time position.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Raw Material (Grains) Quality Management

• Define and implement quality standards for incoming maize and other grains.
• Monitor procurement quality at the source, warehouse, and during unloading.
• Collaborate with procurement and field teams to ensure quality compliance.
• Lead the deployment of grain grading systems and moisture testing protocols.

2. DDGS & Byproduct Quality Control

• Oversee production quality and consistency of DDGS and related byproducts.
• Define product specifications for poultry, dairy, and aquaculture feed usage.
• Implement batch-wise testing protocols for parameters like moisture, protein, fiber, etc.
• Conduct internal audits, lab validation, and shelf-life analysis.

3. Quality Systems & Certifications

• Develop and maintain SOPs, QA protocols, and traceability mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, BIS, and other regulatory norms.
• Lead quality audits (internal & external) and certification renewals (ISO, GMP+, etc.)

4. Lab & Team Management

• Supervise in-house lab operations, equipment calibration, and test procedures.
• Lead and develop a team of quality executives, chemists, and field inspectors.
• Train procurement and warehouse teams on quality awareness and SOPs.

5. Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain quality MIS, deviation reports, and root-cause analyses.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and sales teams for quality feedback and resolution.
• Support R&D in formulation trials, product improvements, and customer samples.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education

  : M.Sc./B.Sc. in Agriculture, Food Technology, Animal Nutrition, or related field

• Experience

  : 815 years in grain quality control, feed processing, or Agri-byproduct quality assurance

• Preferred

  : Experience in ethanol plant operations or DDGS production is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of grain quality (moisture, infestation, foreign matter, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to feed regulatory standards (FSSAI, BIS, AAFCO)
• Leadership and team-building capabilities
• Working knowledge of lab instruments and QMS tools
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP, and quality documentation software