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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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

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