Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Location: [Manor-Wada Road, Waveghar Gaon, Kanchad - Mumbai 421303]
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Quality Assurance / Operations
Industry: Food Manufacturing (Preferred)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Assurance Manager to oversee and maintain quality standards across raw materials, production processes, and finished products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in implementing quality systems, conducting audits, managing internal and external non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A solid background in team leadership and stakeholder coordination is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct quality inspections and audits for raw materials, in-process checks, and final products.
- Establish, manage, and improve internal and external non-conformance reporting (NCR) systems.
- Handle customer complaints efficiently, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Ensure maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and plant instruments in compliance with quality standards.
- Lead initiatives focused on continuous improvement, process optimization, and implementation of company policies and procedures.
- Conduct and support internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, FSSAI) and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Train, mentor, and manage a team of QA professionals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Procurement, R&D;,



and Sales to maintain quality standards.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials (RM) and finished goods (FG) to ensure timely availability and quality compliance.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Quality Assurance in food manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding & experience with sensory testing
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, GLP and regulatory compliance in the food industry.
- Proven leadership experience in managing QA/QC teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using QA tools, ERP systems, and reporting tools.

Nice to Have:

- Experience with inventory and stock management of RM & FG.
- Certifications in ISO, FSSAI, or related food safety standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹535,706.49 - ₹1,336,661.86 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kanchad, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

- What is the maximum size of team managed?
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

- QA: 8 years (Required)
- Food Manufacturing: 7 years (Required)
- Team management: 7 years (Required)
- Food testing: 5 years (Required)
- Sensory Evaluation: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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