Senior Quality Officer

Role & responsibilities

The role focuses on supporting Quality Control operations at manufacturing sites and packaging development activities. The position requires coordination with vendors, R&D, and internal teams to ensure quality compliance and effective implementation of BCCL quality standards.

Preferred candidate profile

Primary Focus (70%

1. To handle Shop floor activities as well as Maintain high standards at shop floor & finished product quality release process.

2. To ensure day to day activities related Documentation of IPQC /Quality control section and regular inspection of production lines in shifts.

3. Ensure all quality related activities to be done as per latest and approved specifications

4. To ensure all IPQC documents / formats are being used, filled properly as per SOP and well maintained.

5. Ensure all line clearance carried out as per approved process and on time.

6. To ensure control sample store as per SOP and maintain the appropriate record.

7. To verify adherence of the process to the BCCL product quality standards

8. To verify all the checks are carried out timely and all control measures are in place.

9. Impart training to all IPQC people on safety, Quality, SOP, MOM & MSDS etc. time to time.

10. Investigation of all FG hold/market complaints, conduct RCA, and implementation of CAPA.

11. Control all non-conformance reports and undertake remedial action.

Secondary Focus (30% – 3P/2P & Packaging QA Support):

12. Audit and periodic review of 3P operations for FG release as per BCCL specifications.

13. Audit of BPR, IPQC and QC documentation at 3P units to ensure regulatory compliance.

14. Ensure RM/PM/FG & microbiology examination at 3P units is done as per process.

15. Ensure 3P teams implement CAPA for market complaints and non-conformance control.

16. Drive implementation of BCCL QA practices at 3P including MIS documentation, records and analysis.

17. Support QMS programs, Quality MIS and engage cross-functionally with stakeholders.

18. Support NPD/change controls and execution of packaging development activities.

19. Plan and conduct periodic audits at plants and vendors to ensure quality checks.

20. Testing of RM / PM /FG & microbiology examination.

21. Responsible for other Q.C activities like documentation, record keeping data analysis etc.

22. Upkeep of analytical performance, laboratory testing, final inspection program & calibrations.

23. Support in monthly data creation and analyze QRI/FGIR trends

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications:

B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry.

Good knowledge in Shop floor Management, NPD, Artwork and Lab Analysis.

Relevant Experience:

5 years of experience in FMCG quality systems.

Strong understanding of SAP (QM module preferred), validations, R&D protocols, FAT, PM analysis.

Should be well versed with testing protocols & equipment/instrument used for RM, PM & FG like analysis of heavy metals bursting & compression test, microbiological analysis, UV spectrometer karl fisher, tintometer etc.

Good communication and teamwork skills.