Key Responsibilities Raw Material Quality Inspect and approve incoming raw materials, packaging materials, oils, spices, grains, potatoes, etc. Maintain raw-material specifications and acceptance criteria. Coordinate with suppliers for quality-related issues.

Production Quality Control

Monitor production processes and critical control points. Check parameters such as frying temperature, moisture, oil quality, colour, texture, weight and seasoning. Ensure products meet approved specifications.

Product Development

Develop and improve recent snack products and recipes. Conduct trials and prepare standardised recipes. Optimise taste, texture, yield, cost and shelf life. Quality & Food Safety Implement GMP, GHP, HACCP and food-safety procedures . Conduct regular hygiene and sanitation inspections. Identify quality deviations and take corrective/preventive actions.

Laboratory Testing

Conduct or coordinate testing of finished products and raw materials. Monitor moisture, acidity, rancidity/oil quality and other relevant parameters.



Maintain laboratory records and test reports. Shelf-Life & Stability Conduct shelf-life studies. Monitor changes in taste, odour, colour, texture and microbiological quality. Recommend appropriate shelf-life and storage conditions.

Documentation Prepare and maintain: Product specifications SOPs Batch records QC reports COAs Trial reports Shelf-life reports Cleaning and hygiene records Packaging & Labelling Verify packaging specifications and pack integrity. Check product labels for required declarations and regulatory compliance. Coordinate with packaging suppliers for quality issues.

Complaint Handling

Investigate customer complaints. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Maintain complaint and CAPA records.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure products and processes comply with applicable FSSAI requirements and food-safety regulations . Support inspections, audits and documentation requirements.

📌 Food Technologist (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Emerald Snacks
📍 Navi Mumbai