An integrated food Products Manufacturing company is seeking a Food Quality Officer for its operations in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The role involves conducting physical, chemical, and sensory analysis of food products, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting food safety and quality assurance activities across food processing operations.
The ideal candidate should have a sound understanding of food safety systems, FSSAI regulations, Legal Metrology requirements, and culinary and beverage processing operations. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and undertake multiskilling activities are essential for this position.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct physical, chemical, and sensory analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished food products.
- Perform routine quality checks to verify product specifications, consistency, and compliance with established quality standards.
- Support food quality assurance and food safety activities across food processing and production operations.
- Maintain accurate records of analytical testing, inspection results, quality checks, and other relevant documentation.
- Ensure that quality-related documents and records are properly maintained and readily available for review.
- Apply knowledge of applicable Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations and Legal Metrology requirements.
- Develop an understanding of culinary and beverage processing operations, including batching procedures, ingredient handling, and finished-product specifications.
- Monitor product quality during processing and assist in identifying deviations from established standards.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of food safety systems and quality management procedures.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to support product quality, food safety compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in multiskilling activities and learn different aspects of food processing, quality control, and food safety operations.
- Communicate quality-related observations, testing results, and documentation requirements clearly to the concerned teams.
Job Qualifications
- Relevant educational qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Practical knowledge of physical, chemical, and sensory analysis of food products.
- Understanding of food safety management systems and quality assurance requirements.
- Knowledge of FSSAI regulations and Legal Metrology requirements applicable to food products.
- Basic understanding of culinary and beverage processing, including batching operations and finished-product specifications.
- Good analytical, observation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good documentation and record-keeping abilities.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Willingness to learn new processes and undertake multiskilling responsibilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with production, quality, and food safety teams.
Key Skills
- Food Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Physical, Chemical, and Sensory Analysis
- Food Safety Management Systems
- FSSAI Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Metrology Awareness
- Food Processing and Beverage Operations
- Batching and Finished-Product Quality Checks
- Quality Documentation and Record Keeping
- Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Communication and Teamwork
Job Location
Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
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