Key Responsibilities
Raw Material Quality
Inspect incoming makhana and other raw materials for quality, infestation, moisture, foreign matter and other specified parameters.
Maintain incoming material inspection and supplier quality records.
Ensure proper identification, segregation and status labelling of materials.
Process Quality Control
Monitor critical quality parameters throughout cleaning, grading, roasting/processing, seasoning and packing.
Ensure process controls are followed as per approved SOPs and work instructions.
Immediately report deviations and assist in corrective actions.
Food Safety & Hygiene
Monitor GMP, GHP, personal hygiene and sanitation practices on the production floor.
Conduct routine hygiene inspections and maintain records.
Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment and processing areas.
HACCP / FSMS Implementation
Support implementation and monitoring of HACCP/FSMS requirements.
Monitor CCP/OPRP parameters, where applicable, and maintain verification records.
Participate in internal audits,



inspections and food-safety improvement activities.
Packaging & Finished Product
Verify packaging material, coding, batch details, label information and sealing integrity.
Conduct finished-product inspection and release as per specifications.
Monitor storage conditions and FIFO/FEFO practices.
Documentation
Maintain quality records, inspection reports, production quality checklists, sanitation records and deviation reports.
Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time.
Assist in preparation and maintenance of SOPs, formats and work instructions.
Non-Conformance & CAPA
Identify and document non-conformities.
Support root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Follow up to ensure CAPA effectiveness.
Testing & Sampling
Collect raw material, in-process and finished-product samples as per the sampling plan.
Coordinate l

📌 Quality Executive – Makhana Processing Unit Khanta
🏢 Vizianagar Starch and Allied Products
📍 Khanta