FSQA Junior Executive – Food Processing

A leading Food Processing company in Kochi – Kerala, India, is looking for an FSQA Junior Executive with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and control all food safety and quality assurance activities across the production units.
• Conduct quality inspections, sensory evaluation, sampling, and laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Verify compliance with GMP, GHP, SSOP, HACCP, ISO, and FSSAI guidelines throughout processing and packaging operations.
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of HACCP plans, CCP records, and food hygiene checklists on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate FSQA documentation, including quality records, test reports, traceability logs, deviation reports, and internal audit findings.
• Perform microbiological and physicochemical analysis based on product category, regulatory standards, and company SOPs.

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• Support procurement by inspecting and approving packaging materials and supplier quality as per specifications.
• Identify non-conformities, prepare reports, and assist in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce repetitive quality failures.
• Conduct hygiene audits, environmental monitoring, and ensure proper sanitation standards in production areas.
• Train workers and line staff on food safety practices, hygiene behavior, personal protective equipment (PPE), and CCP monitoring.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and R&D to maintain food quality consistency.
• Assist during external audits, certification processes, customer visits, and regulatory inspections.

Qualification

• M.Sc./M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Chemistry (Mandatory).
• 1–2 years of experience in FSQA, QC, Food Safety, or Quality Assurance in a food processing/manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of food microbiology, adulteration control, food contaminants, and food chemistry principles.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, FSSAI regulations, GHP, GMP, SSOP, and ISO 22000/FSMS.

• Ability to perform laboratory tests such as microbial enumeration, swab analysis, moisture analysis, acidity measurement, shelf-life evaluation, etc.
• Proficiency in documentation, traceability, data analysis, and audit compliance.
• Good communication skills and ability to train and guide team members on food safety practices.
• Knowledge of food allergens control, preventive controls, CCP monitoring, and risk assessment will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with MS Office, LIMS, or digital QA documentation tools is preferred.