Role & responsibilities

1. Compliance with Food Safety and Quality Standards

- Implement and monitor HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plans across all processing stages
- Conduct ShiftWise daily inspections of raw material, processing lines, and finished goods
- Ensure adherence to GMP, SSOP, and regulatory requirements
- Verify critical control points (CCPs) and maintain monitoring records
- Coordinate with production to correct deviations immediately
- Review quality and food safety documentation regularly

2. Reduction in Product Defects and Customer Complaints

- Analyze defect trends and identify root causes
- Establish in-process quality checks to catch issues early
- Monitor grading, sorting, and handling of fish to minimize damage
- Coordinate with procurement for raw material quality improvement
- Investigate customer complaints and implement preventive measures
- Conduct sensory and quality evaluation of finished products

3. Audit Performance (Internal and External)

- Plan and conduct internal quality and food safety audits
- Prepare documentation and records for external audits
- Ensure plant readiness for inspections at all times
- Identify non-conformities and assign corrective actions
- Follow up on audit findings until closure
- Train staff on audit expectations and compliance requirements

4.



Effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

- Perform root cause analysis using tools (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Why analysis)
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans
- Track CAPA progress and ensure timely closure
- Verify effectiveness of implemented actions
- Maintain CAPA records and reports
- Review recurring issues and implement long-term solutions

5. Staff Training and Adherence to SOPs

- Conduct regular training sessions on food safety, hygiene, and SOPs
- Develop training materials specific to fish processing operations
- Evaluate staff competency and understanding of procedures
- Monitor adherence to SOPs during production
- Address non-compliance through coaching or retraining
- Maintain training records and schedules

6. Compliance & Documentation Activities

- Maintain safety records (incident reports, inspection checklists, training logs)
- Ensure compliance with local safety regulations and food safety laws
- Support safety audits and inspections
- Track corrective actions for safety-related issues.
- Carry out cross-functional assignments and additional responsibilities as required by the company.

Preferred candidate profile Bachelor Of Fisheries Science, B.Tech Food Technology, M.Sc Food Science

📌 Trainee Quality and HACCP (Balasore)
🏢 Gadre Marine Export
📍 Balasore