Food Quality Controller

Food Quality Controller wanted at a leading Food Processing Industry in Kerala, India, with the following:

Location: Kerala
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Education: Graduation in Food Technology / Chemistry / Microbiology
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Quality Control (QC)

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory evaluation of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Ensure all test results meet defined product specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Operate laboratory instruments and quality testing equipment with accuracy, ensuring calibration and maintenance.
• Ensure all products, processes, and documentation comply with HACCP, FSSAI, GMP, and other relevant national and international food safety regulations.
• Support compliance requirements for export markets by maintaining updated knowledge of export-quality standards.
• Monitor and supervise production lines to ensure proper hygiene, handling, and processing practices.
• Verify adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during receiving, processing, packaging, and storage.
• Identify deviations in quality parameters and communicate issues promptly to production teams.
• Lead and participate in internal quality audits, hygiene inspections, and process audits.
• Assist in external audits conducted by customers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare audit reports and support improvements to maintain robust quality systems.
• Investigate quality failures, contamination risks, or non-conformities using systematic root cause analysis tools.
• Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to enhance product quality and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all quality tests, inspections, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Prepare quality reports for management review and ensure traceability of all materials and finished products.
• Ensure all QC records are audit-ready and compliant with statutory requirements.
• Work closely with production, procurement, R&D, and supply chain teams to resolve issues affecting product quality.
• Support new product trials with testing and validation inputs.
• Train production and QC staff on food safety requirements, GMP, hygiene standards, and quality testing procedures.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness across departments.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quality Control role within the food industry.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, FSSAI, GMP, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in performing laboratory tests and using analytical instruments.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a laboratory environment and collaboratively on the production floor.
• Good communication skills and the ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Experience in export documentation and standards is an added advantage.

Application Closing: December 10 2025

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