A rapidly growing fresh food, e-commerce, and agri-tech industry organization is looking for a Quality Executive in Bengaluru, India, to support food safety, quality assurance, and compliance activities across production and supply chain operations. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about maintaining high food quality standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory and food safety requirements.
Job Title: Executive – QualityIndustry: Fresh Food, Agri-Tech & Food Supply ChainLocation: Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: 0–4 YearsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to execute quality assurance processes, monitor product quality, support audits, maintain documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Fresh graduates and professionals with up to four years of experience are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine quality inspections on incoming raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, and finished food products.
- Verify compliance with established quality specifications, food safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Monitor manufacturing and supply chain processes to ensure consistent product quality.
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits related to HACCP, FSSAI, ISO 22000, GMP, and other food safety management systems.
- Assist in identifying non-conformities and participate in implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Conduct root cause analysis for quality deviations and recommend effective corrective measures.
- Maintain quality records, inspection reports, audit documentation, checklists, and quality dashboards.
- Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehousing, and Logistics teams to ensure quality is maintained throughout the supply chain.
- Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within production and storage areas.
- Participate in supplier quality evaluations and incoming material verification activities.
- Support product quality improvement projects aimed at reducing defects and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulations, company quality policies, and statutory requirements.
- Report quality concerns promptly and assist in implementing preventive quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in training programs related to food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.
- 0–4 years of experience in Food Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Food Safety.
- Fresh graduates with relevant internships or industrial training may also apply.
- Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000, and FSSAI regulations.
- Understanding of food quality inspection techniques and quality management systems.
- Familiarity with internal audits, supplier audits, and food safety compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and quality reporting tools is an advantage.