A. Quality Inspection & Testing

- Inspect incoming raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products.
- Conduct quality checks at various stages of production and processing.
- Verify product specifications, quality parameters, shelf life, and packaging standards.
- Identify quality deviations and initiate corrective actions.
- Maintain product samples and quality inspection records.

B. Production Quality Control

- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with approved quality standards.
- Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and housekeeping practices in production and storage areas.
- Check product weight, labelling, batch coding, packaging, and sealing.
- Monitor temperature and storage conditions wherever applicable.
- Report non-conformities and coordinate with production teams to resolve issues.

C. Food Safety & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable FSSAI requirements and food safety regulations, wherever applicable.
- Monitor GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GHP (Good Hygiene Practices), and HACCP-based controls.
- Support internal audits, external inspections, and quality assessments.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of raw materials and finished goods.
- Assist in product recall procedures and investigation of customer complaints.

D. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain quality inspection reports, test results, and rejection records.
- Prepare daily quality reports and report deviations to the reporting manager.
- Maintain batch-wise production and quality records.
- Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure proper documentation and implementation of SOPs.

E. Vendor & Customer Quality

- Coordinate with procurement teams for raw material quality issues.
- Evaluate supplier quality and report recurring non-conformities.




- Investigate customer complaints related to product quality.
- Recommend process improvements to reduce wastage, rejection, and customer complaints.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Product quality compliance percentage.
- Reduction in product rejection and wastage.
- Number of quality complaints and repeat complaints.
- Compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
- Timely completion of quality inspections and reports.
- Audit compliance and closure of corrective actions.
- Reduction in expired, damaged, or non-conforming stock.

4. Qualification
- B.Sc. in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- B.Tech in Food Technology or a relevant technical qualification is preferred.
- Knowledge of FSSAI requirements, GMP, GHP, HACCP, and quality documentation is desirable.

5. Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in the FMCG industry.
- Experience in food processing, bakery, packaged foods, grocery products, or consumer goods is preferred.
- Freshers with relevant qualifications and practical knowledge may also be considered.

6. Required Skills
- Robust observation and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of quality inspection and testing procedures.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to identify defects and take corrective action.
- Effective communication and coordination with production, warehouse, and procurement teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

7. Working Conditions
- Work may involve production units, warehouses, storage areas, and retail operations.
- Willingness to work in shifts, where required.
- Regular inspection of products, processes, hygiene, and storage conditions.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Controller (Mannuthy)
🏢 CEDAR Retail Private
📍 Mannuthy