Job DescriptionPosition Overview
nWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced qualified to lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) function at our flagship manufacturing site in Hathras. As the Head of Food Safety & Quality, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, compliance, implementation, and continuous improvement of all food safety and quality management systems. This role will serve as a key member of the factory leadership team, ensuring that all processes and products meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards.
nKey Responsibilities
nLeadership and Strategy
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- Define the long-term FSQA strategy aligned with Mahaan's commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.n
- Lead the Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Food Safety teams across functions.n
- Drive a culture of quality excellence, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.n

nCompliance and Risk Management
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- Ensure full compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, GFSI, cGMP, FSMA,



and other international standards and certifications.n
- Lead site preparedness for internal and third-party audits including customer audits, statutory audits, and certifications.n
- Implement, monitor, and review all prerequisite programs, CCPs, SSOPs, RM/PM controls, and validation protocols.n

nProcess & Product Quality Oversight
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- Oversee and enhance quality systems across raw material intake, production, packaging, warehousing, dispatch, and returns.n
- Review SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, market complaints, and product quality metrics on a regular basis.n
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, R&D;, Procurement, and Sales to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.n

nTechnical Development and Systems
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- Develop technical quality parameters for RM/PM (Physical, Chemical, Microbial) with the R&D; team.n
- Ensure documentation and validation of product dossiers, manufacturing in

📌 Head of Food Safety (Hathras)
🏢 Mahaan Milk Foods
📍 Hathras