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About our Client: premier market - ethnic foods and FMCG company
Role Overview We are looking for a
Plant QA Head
to independently own
product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance and administration
for the manufacturing facility. The role requires strong experience in food manufacturing, along with hands-on exposure to
international exports and export-market regulations .
Key Responsibilities Own
quality, food safety and regulatory compliance
across raw materials, packaging materials, production processes and finished products. Approve or reject
raw materials, packaging materials and finished products
based on defined quality and safety standards. Establish and maintain
HACCP, GMP and food-safety systems
across the plant. Ensure compliance with
FSSAI and applicable international food-safety and export regulations . Own quality and regulatory requirements for
international exports , with strong understanding of
US FDA and European market requirements . Lead
laboratory testing, sampling and product-release processes
to ensure timely and compliant batch release. Investigate
customer complaints, quality deviations and food-safety issues , and drive effective resolution. Lead
root-cause analysis (RCA), CAPA and recall-readiness
initiatives. Prepare for and manage
internal, supplier and external quality and food-safety audits ,



including closure of audit observations. Manage quality-related
documentation, compliance and administrative processes
across the plant. Train factory teams on
quality, hygiene and food-safety requirements
and strengthen quality culture across the plant. Partner closely with
Production and other plant functions
to identify and resolve quality risks. Exercise independent quality authority to
hold products, reject materials, block dispatch or recommend stopping production
where product safety or regulatory compliance is at risk.
Ideal Candidate 12-15 years
of experience in
Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory
functions, preferably in the
FMCG/Manufacturing/Pharma
sector. Degree in
Food Technology, Microbiology, Dairy Technology or a related field . Strong understanding of
HACCP, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, GMP and FSSAI . International export experience is mandatory , with strong understanding of export regulations and food-safety requirements. Hands-on exposure to
US FDA and European market requirements
is essential. Strong experience in
laboratory systems, quality audits, product release and customer complaint investigation . Experience in
frozen food or snacks
is preferred. 5+ years of administration experience , with strong organisational, documentation, compliance and stakeholder-management capabilities. Proven ability to independently
challenge Production and make quality-led decisions , including holding products, blocking dispatch and recommending production stoppage where required. Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional stakeholder-management skills.

📌 Plant QA Head I 12+ Years I FMCG/Manufacturing/Pharma I Noida (India)
🏢 MetaMorph
📍 India