Senior QA Executive

A leading manufacturer of premium natural, herbal, and wellness products in Malappuram – Kerala, is looking for Senior Executive – Quality Assurance. Reporting directly to the QA Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for executing QA activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting audits, and maintaining product quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This role is critical in upholding the company’s quality culture in the natural and herbal products industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve Quality Assurance procedures, SOPs, and documentation in line with GMP, FSSAI, and ISO standards.
• Review and verify batch manufacturing records, raw material documentation, in-process controls, and finished product quality records.
• Conduct internal audits, line inspections, and routine quality checks to ensure compliance with established quality systems.
• Manage deviations, non-conformances, CAPA, and change control processes, ensuring timely investigation and closure.

• Review laboratory test results, approve or release batches, and ensure complete traceability and data integrity.
• Coordinate with Production, R&D, Procurement, and Suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and participate in external audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections, including preparation of audit documentation.
• Train and guide junior QA staff on GMP practices, hygiene standards, and quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate QA records and generate quality reports using MS Excel and internal systems for management review.
• Monitor quality KPIs and contribute to ongoing process optimization and risk reduction activities.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in Quality Assurance roles within the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, herbal, or natural products manufacturing industry.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, FSSAI regulations, ISO 22000, and relevant Kerala state manufacturing guidelines.

• Experience in documentation control, audit handling, and quality system implementation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and quality reporting tools.
• Good communication skills in English and Malayalam.
• Experience working with QMS software and conducting supplier quality audits.
• Certifications in GMP, ISO Lead Auditor, Six Sigma, or Quality Management Systems will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team coordination skills.