Job description: In-Process Quality Controller (IPQC) - Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Job Summary - Responsible for real-time, in-line inspection and verification of food products during manufacturing to ensure food safety, legality, and quality meet company specs, regulatory requirements, and GMP/HACCP plans. Works on the production floor to monitor critical control points (CCPs) and quality attributes (weight, appearance, temperature, seal integrity, labeling, etc.), and initiates containment/corrective actions when issues are detected.

Key Responsibilities (In‑Line / On-Floor):

A. In‑Process Quality Checks

- Perform line inspections at defined frequencies (e.g., every 10–15 minutes or per batch changeover).

- Verify product parameters against specifications, such as:

- Net weight / portion control
- Temperature (cooking, chilling, holding)
- pH / Brix / salt % / moisture (as applicable)
- Texture, color, appearance, defects
- Foreign matter controls (sieves, filters, magnets, visual checks)

B. Food Safety & HACCP Monitoring

- Monitor and document CCPs/OPRPs (if applicable) and ensure limits are met.

- Validate allergen controls (line clearance, changeover checks, label verification, segregation).

- Support traceability activities (lot coding, rework controls, holds).

C. Packaging & Label Compliance

- Inspect packaging for:

- Seal integrity / leak tests
- Correct materials and codes (lot/date)
- Correct label, allergens, claims, and regulatory statements

- Ensure label accuracy and coding legibility.

D. Non-conformance Handling

- Identify deviations; stop/hold product as per authority level.

- Segregate nonconforming material and apply hold tags.

- Initiate CAPA / deviation reports, support root cause tools (5 Why, fishbone).

- Verify corrective actions are implemented and effective.

E. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain accurate in-line QC records:

- Check sheets, HACCP records, start-up/changeover checks, sanitation pre-op results





- Ensure documentation is complete, legible, and audit-ready.

F. Hygiene, GMP, and Sanitation Verification

- Enforce floor-level GMPs: handwashing, PPE, jewelry policy, traffic flow.

- Perform pre-op / operational hygiene checks and escalate issues.

G. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

- Work closely with Production, QA, Maintenance, and R&D;/Product Development.

- Support internal and external audits (customer/regulatory).

- Trend defects and help drive process improvements to reduce waste and rework.

Typical In‑Line QC Checkpoints:

- Start-up: line clearance, label check, allergen verification, first-off approval

- During run: weights, temperatures, seal checks, visual defects, code checks

- Changeover: allergen clean verification, label swap verification, rework control

- End of run: final documentation review, sample retention, lot closure checks

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety basics, and sanitation.

- Ability to use QC tools: thermometers, scales, calipers, pH meter, etc.

- Comfortable working in quick-paced production (standing/walking, cold rooms, PPE).

- Strong attention to detail and ability to make stop/hold decisions confidently.

- Basic computer skills for electronic QMS/records (Excel, MES, QA systems).

Qualifications:

- B.Sc / M.Sc in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (often preferred).

- 2-4 years experience in manufacturing as In-line QC/QA, out of which at least 2 years in food manufacturing.

- Training/certifications (good to have):

- HACCP (basic/intermediate)
- Internal auditing
- Food safety standards exposure (BRCGS / SQF / FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000)

Salary and Benefits:

- Monthly salary - ₹25,000 - ₹31,000 (based on experience)
- Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI)
- Performance based annual bonus

Job Location: In our factory in Korattur, Chennai.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹31,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Control Executive - FMCG Production (Chennai)
🏢 Varanam Gourmet Private
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