QC Incharge – Seafood Products

QC Incharge – Seafood Products, vacancy at a leading seafood processing Company in Kerala, India with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all quality control operations for seafood processing, ensuring compliance with HACCP, ISO, and local food safety regulations.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc inspections on raw seafood materials, in-process products, and finished goods to verify freshness, texture, odor, and microbiological quality.
• Perform quality tests using standard laboratory and sensory evaluation methods to ensure all seafood products meet internal and export quality specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspection results, non-conformities, corrective actions, and daily quality checklists in accordance with company SOPs.
• Monitor and analyze key quality indicators (temperature logs, microbial counts, rejection rates, etc.) to ensure process efficiency and consistency.

• Lead the QC team in implementing continuous improvement programs to enhance product quality, shelf life, and operational hygiene.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and maintenance teams to ensure that quality standards are met at every stage of processing.
• Prepare and submit detailed quality performance reports, trend analyses, and audit summaries to senior management.
• Conduct internal audits, participate in third-party audits, and ensure timely closure of all non-conformance reports.
• Train and mentor QC staff on seafood handling practices, food safety procedures, and quality control methods to maintain team competency.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fisheries Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of proven experience in Quality Control within seafood processing, frozen foods, or aquaculture industries.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of HACCP principles, GMP, ISO 22000, and export quality standards.
  • Skilled in sensory evaluation, microbial testing, and seafood preservation techniques.
  • Proficient in using laboratory instruments and quality testing equipment.
• Leadership Skills: Experience managing QC teams and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Communication: Strong report writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• Other Requirements: Ability to work in cold storage environments and flexible to handle shift-based work when required.

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