Description

Job Summary

To ensure real-time quality monitoring and food safety compliance during production of UHT whipping cream; cooking cream and soft serve mix maintaining adherence to HACCP, microbiological standards, aseptic processing requirements, and packaging integrity norms. Adherence to IFFCO policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Process Quality Monitoring (UHT – DSI Line)

- Monitor CCPs and critical parameters (temperature, pressure, holding time, flow rate).
- Verify steam quality and sterilization conditions.
- Conduct in-process tests: Fat %, SNF, pH, viscosity, density, whipping performance.
- Ensure CIP/SIP validation before start-up.
- Review SCADA/temperature charts and process logs.
- Responsible for online inspections-: Pre-weigh checks, CCP (critical control point) monitoring, weight monitoring.

1. HACCP & Food Safety Compliance

- Implement and monitor HACCP plan.
- Record CCP monitoring and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, ISO/FSSC 22000, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain documentation and traceability records.
- Liaising with 3PL on Hold and Release of RM/PM/FG.
- Able to initiate and perform the Internal Audit with closure within the organisation.

1. Microbiological & Aseptic Control

- Collect aseptic samples for microbiological testing.
- Monitor sterility testing of UHT finished products.
- Responsible for timely releasing of FG and bulk batches in system.
- Support environmental monitoring in high-care areas.
- Investigate microbial deviations and implement CAPA.




- Responsible for timely releasing of FG and bulk batches in system.

1. Raw Material & Packaging Quality Assurance

- Monitor aseptic filling and sealing parameters.
- Responsible for receiving RM and PM as per quality requirements.
- Perform leak test, burst test, drop test, and seal integrity checks.
- Ensure correct coding, labelling, and net weight compliance.
- Investigate packaging defects (leakers, swollen packs, underweight).

1. Documentation & Audits

- Maintain BPR, CCP logs, deviation reports.
- Support internal, external, and customer audits.
- Participate in GMP and hygiene audits.

1. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone).
- Address process and packing issues affecting quality.
- Support quality improvement initiatives.

KPIs

- Zero critical CCP deviations

- Sterility compliance rate

- Reduction in packaging defects
- Timely closure of audit non-conformities

- Reduction in customer complaints

Work Experience Requirement

- Minimum 3 years of relevant functional experience at the field
- Solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
- Understanding of UHT – Direct Steam Injection process.
- Dairy microbiology and sterility testing knowledge.
- Aseptic packaging systems understanding.
- Good analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Diary Technology.

Competencies

Communicating effectively

Self and Team Management

Business Unit: Pristine Ingredients Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL)

Business Group: Bakery (BK01)

📌 Executive-Quality (Hyderabad)
🏢 IFFCO
📍 Hyderabad