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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 robust 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
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