Manager - Quality(Food / FMCG) - International Business-Ahmedabad

Dear Candidate,

Warm Greetings from Vadilal Industries Limited!

With reference to your CV available at a Job Portal, we would like to take the opportunity to explore your association with our company, Vadilal Industries Limited (www.vadilalgroup.com)

About Vadilal Industries Ltd.:

Vadilal, as the name conjures images of lip-smacking ice cream in a whole gamut of flavors. VADILAL GROUP is highly diversified and has a presence in Ice Creams, Processed Foods, Forex, Construction, etc. For more details about the group and specific Group Companies

please visit our website at www.vadilalgroup.com

Vadilal is the third largest company in India that manufactures ice cream, with a production capacity of 3.25 lacs liters per day. Vadilal stands for quality, availability, variety, and state-of-the-art machinery and equipment. However, the group's journey has been long, tracing its origins back to 1907.

We have an opportunity for a " Manager- Quality Control- International Business" at our Ahmedabad (Gujarat)Location.

The food / FMCG Industry is preferable.

Bond: 3 years

Local Candidates are preferable.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Standards and Processes:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards and procedures including HACCP, to meet international business requirements.
• Continuously review and optimize quality control processes and practices to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Formulate and oversee the Quality Control Plan, ensuring alignment with contract specifications and international standards.

2. Vendor and Supplier Management:

• Manage quality control activities in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits of supply partners, contractors, and subcontractors, RMPM suppliers etc, reporting any non-conformances and gaps to the management.
• Oversee vendor qualification processes including risk assessments and ongoing performance evaluations.

3. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure all products meet stringent international requirements including FDA, FSMA, GMP, BRC, ISO, Prop 65 etc.
• Ensuring all packaging labels meet the importing countries' labeling regulations and keep updated about the changing regulations.
• Prepare and maintain extensive documentation in compliance with international regulations for countries such as the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Support international subsidiaries in regulatory submissions, license applications, and quality documentation.

4. Quality Monitoring and Reporting:

• Prepare and monitor quality control metrics, reporting discrepancies, potential shortfalls, and non-conforming findings to the President.
• Coordinate inspections, monitor required tests, and document findings in compliance with the Quality Control Plan.
• Ensure annual updates and approvals of the Quality Control Plan by government and international regulations.

5. Team and Resource Management:

• Hire competent team members, lead, and develop them, ensuring staff are trained and equipped to perform their roles effectively.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration within the team and with international counterparts.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Education: B.Tech./M.Tech. in Food or Dairy Technology.
• Experience: 15-18 years in Quality Control within the FMCG sector, with substantial exposure to the food or dairy industry at a corporate level.

Skills:

• Expertise in international certifications, legal compliances, and specific geographic requirements such as USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures.
• Proactive in updating knowledge on new technologies and international quality standards.
• An avid reader of international regulations to keep oneself updated.

Interested candidates can send their resumes to the below email id :

vqthr@vadilalgroup.com