Quality Assurance Manager

We are looking for a results-driven and visionary Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality function at our Indore plant. The role demands a hands-on leader who can drive quality culture across the organization, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize lab operations, and lead transformative quality initiatives in line with international food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing QA/QC team with clear goals and accountability.

• Foster a proactive quality culture that encourages continuous improvement, discipline, and excellence.

• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment of quality objectives with business goals.

Product Quality & Lab Oversight

• Supervise rigorous quality testing of durum semolina, including parameters like gluten, protein, moisture, granulation, and microbiological standards.

• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and operation of all lab equipment.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of lab test results and initiate corrective actions where required.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement and uphold best practices in food safety as per FSSC 22000 and BRC standards.

• Prepare for and lead internal, customer, and third-party audits with confidence and precision.

• Maintain detailed documentation of QA systems, SOPs, and quality logs in compliance with global standards.

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Apply modern quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why’s, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, FMEA, and CAPA to investigate and solve quality issues.

• Drive continuous improvement projects in line with Lean and Kaizen principles.

Change Management

• Lead and execute quality transformation strategies, introducing modern systems and processes across departments.

• Champion a quality-first mindset and ensure effective change adoption among teams.

Vendor & Supplier Quality

• Conduct audits of Contract Manufacturing Units (CMUs) and critical suppliers to ensure raw material quality and compliance with company standards.

• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to close quality loops in the supply chain.

Customer Assurance

• Handle customer feedback and complaints related to product quality, and lead CAPA processes to ensure resolution and prevention.

• Liaise with domestic and international customers on quality expectations and product specifications.

Candidate Profile:

Education:

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Quality Assurance within the food processing industry, preferably in durum milling or pasta ingredient manufacturing.

Core Competencies:

• Sound understanding of durum semolina quality standards and lab testing procedures.

• Strong leadership with the ability to manage teams, enforce discipline, and inspire ownership.

• Deep familiarity with FSSC 22000, BRC, and global food safety norms.

• Proficient in analytical tools, documentation, and quality reporting.

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person