Dairy Technologist (Quality Control Focus)

Job Description: Dairy Technologist (Quality Control Focus)

Position: Dairy Technologist Quality Control
Experience Required: 2 Years
Location: Changodar
Salary Range: ₹18,000 - ₹22,000 per month

About Us:
Grabenord is a leading innovator in the plant-based food industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and nutritious products. We are looking for a skilled and experienced Dairy Technologist to join our quality control team and ensure the excellence and safety of our products through rigorous quality management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Control

Product Testing:

• Conduct advanced physical, chemical, and microbiological tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Validate compliance with product specifications, including sensory evaluation, moisture content, fat levels, and microbiological safety.

HACCP & Food Safety:

• Lead the monitoring of critical control points (CCPs) and ensure adherence to HACCP protocols.
• Oversee audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with FSSAI and FOSCOS standards.

Raw Material Inspection:

• Approve or reject incoming raw materials like milk solids, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and other ingredients based on quality checks.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address quality concerns and ensure consistency.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to FSSAI and FOSCOS standards, including proper labeling, nutritional declarations, and traceability requirements.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments in processes.

Sanitation & Hygiene:

• Oversee cleaning and sanitation of production lines as per GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and swab testing to mitigate contamination risks.

Calibration & Equipment Maintenance:

• Ensure regular calibration and maintenance of lab equipment such as pH meters, refractometers, and titrators.
• Troubleshoot quality control instrument issues and liaise with vendors for servicing.

Documentation & Reporting

1. Prepare and maintain detailed QC records, including deviations, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
2. Generate reports for audits, regulatory inspections, and management reviews.

Training & Process Improvement

1. Train production and quality control staff on HACCP, GMP, and quality assurance protocols.
2. Propose and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Dairy Technology or Food Technology.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control, preferably in the dairy or plant-based food industry.
• Proficient in HACCP, GMP, and FSSAI standards.
• Skilled in advanced quality testing methods and use of lab equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional coordination and documentation.