Manager - Quality

🎯 JOB PURPOSE Drive end-to-end Quality & Food Safety compliance at plant level, ensuring adherence to FSSAI, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and internal standards while supporting NPD, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. 🔑 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Quality & Compliance • Implement and sustain FSSC 22000 / ISO 9001 systems • Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), LMR & regulatory norms • Drive SOPs, Operational Requirements (ORs) & food safety standards Audits & Continuous Improvement • Lead internal & external audits, CAPA closure & effectiveness • Conduct plant quality rounds & hygiene assessments • Lead Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) & cost-to-quality initiatives Operations & Quality Control • Ensure in-process quality controls & AQL adherence • Oversee incoming packaging material inspection • Handle deviations, investigations & consumer complaints • Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) NPD & Vendor Management • Ensure smooth rollout of New Products / Restaging / VAP • Lead vendor audits, development & performance improvement Data & Systems • Analyze quality data using statistical tools • Develop Quality MIS dashboards & reporting systems • Work on ERP platforms for quality tracking Training & Culture • Conduct trainings on Quality, Food Safety & FoSTaC • Drive strong food safety culture across plant teams 📊 KEY KPIs • RFT (Right First Time) • AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) • FGWA Conformity & Audit Scores • Consumer Complaints • CAPA Closure % • Vendor Audit Completion • Hygiene & Market Assessment Scores • Training Hours & Compliance Metrics 🧠 IDEAL CANDIDATE • Strong hands-on experience in FSSC 22000 & ISO systems • Deep understanding of FSSAI regulations • Skilled in statistical analysis & quality tools • Experience in Greenfield projects / NPD is a plus • Strong communicator with leadership mindset 🌟 WHY JOIN? • Work with a global F&B leader • Exposure to advanced quality systems & large-scale operations • Opportunity to lead plant-level transformation initiatives