Location: Rudrapur, Uttarakhand About Zippy Edibles Zippy Edibles is a growing, family-owned food manufacturing company. We specialize in producing a wide range of pasta & wet textured protein products. As a B2B manufacturer, we are a trusted partner for numerous private label brands and food service companies, both in India and in growing export markets. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Head of Quality Assurance to lead our QA functions across our two key production facilities in Rudrapur and Jaspur. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader to take full ownership of our quality systems, ensure compliance with the highest standards, and play a crucial role in our growth. Key Responsibilities Audit & Certification Management: Lead, prepare for, and manage all third-party and customer audits, including GFSI-benchmarked standards like FSSC 22000 and BRC. Ensure continuous compliance and successful recertification. Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance teams at both the Rudrapur and Jaspur units. Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the primary expert on FSSAI regulations and other relevant food safety laws. Ensure all processes, documentation, and products consistently meet these standards. Quality Management System (QMS): Oversee and enhance the existing QMS and HACCP plans. Drive initiatives to improve product quality, reduce deviations, and increase efficiency. Customer & Private Label Management: Act as the main point of contact for all quality-related matters with our diverse portfolio of private label customers, ensuring their specific requirements and standards are met. Required Skills & Experience B2B Food Manufacturing Background: Must have significant QA management experience within a food processing or manufacturing facility that operates on a B2B model. GFSI Audit Command: Strong, hands-on experience with GFSI standards (FSSC 22000, BRC). Must have a successful track record of personally leading and passing multiple complex audits. Team & Multi-Unit Management: Demonstrated ability to manage, train, and develop a team of quality professionals across multiple sites. Regulatory & Technical Expertise: In-depth, practical knowledge of FSSAI food safety regulations and a solid understanding of food microbiology principles and their application in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Product Experience: Some direct experience in the RTE food food sector is highly desirable. Export Market Knowledge: Familiarity with quality and documentation requirements for export markets (e.g., US, EU, Middle East) would be a significant advantage. Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). Supplier Quality Assurance: Experience in developing and managing a supplier quality program, including raw material specifications and supplier audits. Location & Travel This position is based in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The role holds responsibility for the Jaspur unit, which requires travel to that facility 2-3 times per week to ensure consistent standards and team alignment. (Commute will be provided).
You will be responsible for leading the Quality Assurance functions across the two production facilities located in Rudrapur and Jaspur for Zippy Edibles, a family-owned food manufacturing company specializing in pasta and wet textured protein products. As the Head of Quality Assurance, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Audit & Certification Management:** - Lead, prepare for, and manage all third-party and customer audits, including GFSI-benchmarked standards like FSSC 22000 and BRC. - Ensure continuous compliance and successful recertification. - **Team Leadership:** - Supervise, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance teams at both the Rudrapur and Jaspur units. - Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. - **Regulatory Compliance:** - Serve as the primary expert on FSSAI regulations and other relevant food safety laws. - Ensure all processes, documentation, and products consistently meet these standards. - **Quality Management System (QMS):** - Oversee and enhance the existing QMS and HACCP plans. - Drive initiatives to improve product quality, reduce deviations, and increase efficiency. - **Customer & Private Label Management:** - Act as the main point of contact for all quality-related matters with private label customers. - Ensure their specific requirements and standards are met. **Required Skills & Experience:** - **B2B Food Manufacturing Background:** - Significant QA management experience within a food processing or manufacturing facility operating on a B2B model. - **GFSI Audit Command:** - Strong, hands-on experience with GFSI standards (FSSC 22000, BRC). - **Team & Multi-Unit Management:** - Ability to manage, train, and develop a team of quality professionals across multiple sites. - **Regulatory & Technical Expertise:** - In-depth knowledge of FSSAI food safety regulations and food microbiology principles. **Preferred Qualifications:** - **Product Experience:** - Direct experience in the RTE food sector is highly desirable. - **Export Market Knowledge:** - Familiarity with quality and documentation requirements for export markets. - **Problem-Solving Skills:** - Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). - **Supplier Quality Assurance:** - Experience in developing and managing a supplier quality program. This position is based in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, with travel required to the Jaspur unit 2-3 times per week to ensure consistent standards and team alignment (Commute will be provided).,
About Zippy Edibles Started in 2015 with dry pasta, Zippy Edibles is now India’s largest contract manufacturer of pasta products. Our range spans multigrain and instant pasta, and we hold patents in fortified rice kernels and extruded soya chaap. We’ve pioneered multiple products and are now scaling into instant rice and shelf-stable soya chaap. Zippy is family owned and has two manufacturing facilities in Uttarakhand at Jaspur & Rudrapur. Role summary You will be joining in a key role as Senior Manager, Finance and be the Head of Department. Own plant finance + corporate FP&A. Make our books clean & auditable, split the current single P&L into product-wise P&Ls, deliver monthly MIS. You will be based in Rudrapur but will travel to Jaspur on a frequent basis (1hr away, commute provided), and manage a team of accountants in each location. Key responsibilities Controllership across units: Clean, standardize and close books for multiple plants/product lines; ensure accurate revenue recognition, inventory/costing, and statutory compliance. MIS by product line: Publish monthly MIS by day-10 ; SKU/product-line/channel/plant profitability, variance bridges (price, mix, yield, freight), and dashboards for EBITDA/ROCE/CCC. Product-wise P&L build-out: Convert single P&L to SKU/product-wise P&Ls with clear cost-to-serve (RM, conversion, freight, trade, overhead allocation). Working capital & treasury: Drive DSO/DIO/DPO targets, banking lines, and cash forecasting; reduce disputes/credits and improve cash conversion. Governance & systems: Tighten internal controls, audit readiness, and ERP/Tally hygiene; create SOPs for finance processes. Must-have profile CA with 8–15 years, preferably in manufacturing/FMCG/food Experience with fundraising/IPO prep or PE diligence is a plus. Strong cost accounting and plant finance; builds SKU-level P&L and board-grade MIS. Fluent with Excel/ERP; crisp communication with promoters, bankers, and auditors. What success looks like (first 6–12 months) Product-wise P&L live and used in pricing decisions; MIS by day-10 each month. Clean statutory/audit closes across units; inventory & receivable accuracy improved. Investor-ready model, deck, and data available Measurable lift in EBITDA/ROCE and CCC (targets set with management). Pay range: ₹18–27 LPA ; final offer will reflect impact potential (skills in multi-product MIS, SKU P&L, and diligence readiness).