Manager / Sr. Manager Quality Assurance (Confectionery Division)

Manager / Sr. Manager Quality Assurance (Confectionery Division)

Function: Quality

Location: Hyderabad (CMU)
Educational Qualification: Post graduate/graduate in food technology or MSc. Chemistry
Experience - 10-15 Years (Experience in Food FMCG/ food processing unit preferable)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead quality team and work cross-functionally to ensure that all products meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of the Quality & Food Safety Management System and other relevant food safety standards across all contract manufacturing units and their consistent compliances i.e. HACCP, Traceability, GMP, Regulatory/ Statuary compliances etc.
• Lead food safety risk assessments and develop corrective action plans in response to non-conformances or audit findings.
• Utilize data-driven approaches such as SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies to drive improvements in quality performance.
• Lead the integration of digital tools and platforms to streamline quality management processes, including document control, audit management, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), and compliance tracking.
• Develop and maintain digital dashboards for real-time monitoring of key quality metrics (KPIs), enabling quick decision-making and transparent communication across the organization.
• Foster a strong quality-first mind set across all levels of the organization, emphasizing the importance of food safety and quality in every task.
• Develop and implement training programs aimed at increasing awareness of food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance among all employees.
• Create opportunities for employees at all levels to participate in quality initiatives, such as quality circles, Kaizen events, and suggestion programs.
• Address customer complaints related to product quality and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead / support NPD trials in coordination with R&D & site teams.
• Support/ coordinate with manufacturing team for scheduling and execution of production planning with CMUs.

Preferred Skills:

• In-depth understanding of Quality & Food Safety Management systems such as HACCP, FSSC 22K, GFSI, and BRC standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of quality issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency in using data-driven methods for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail to ensure all processes meet stringent quality and food safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment