We are looking for a proactive and experienced Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance & Food Safety to strengthen our Quality and Food Safety function.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of product quality, food safety, hygiene, process compliance and regulatory requirements across operations, while working closely with Production, Operations, Cold Chain, Packing and other cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement and monitor Quality Assurance and Food Safety systems across operational processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable food safety standards, SOPs, specifications and quality requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of receiving, processing, packing, cold storage and dispatch activities.
- Monitor product quality parameters and ensure adherence to defined specifications.
- Identify quality deviations, conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Monitor hygiene, sanitation, personal hygiene and food safety practices across operational areas.
- Maintain quality records, inspection reports, audit documentation and other relevant documentation.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for quality-related issues and corrective actions.
- Support internal, customer and third-party audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Monitor and improve quality performance through data analysis and trend identification.
- Support training and awareness programs related to food safety, hygiene, quality standards and SOP compliance.




- Ensure effective implementation of traceability, product identification and documentation systems.
- Escalate critical quality and food safety risks promptly and support timely resolution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for quality, food safety and operational efficiency.

Key Skills & Competencies
- Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- Food safety and hygiene practices
- Quality inspection and process control
- Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
- Internal audits and compliance
- Documentation and record management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and coordination
- Planning and organization
- Leadership and team management
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong sense of urgency and focus on results

Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture, Biotechnology or a related field.
- Relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Fresh Produce, Food Processing, Cold Chain or FMCG.
- Candidates with experience in quality systems, audits, food safety compliance and fresh produce operations will be preferred.
- Robust practical knowledge of quality control processes and food safety requirements.

Budget- Upto 7 LPA location- chhindwara Share your CV on or fill the Farm [email protected] [email protected] https://forms.gle/ReaLrpYuYfgA7q22A

Pay: ₹465,990.38 - ₹650,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance & Food Safety (Chhindwara)
🏢 Hortifrut
📍 Chhindwara