Quality Assurance Executive – Baking Food Industry

Quality Assurance Executive (QA) to join a fast-growing baking and food manufacturing organization in Kochi, Kerala. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring food safety compliance, product quality consistency, and regulatory adherence across all stages of production.

This role is perfect for professionals with hands-on experience in bakery QA, food safety systems, and quality control processes, who are passionate about maintaining high standards in food production environments.

Job Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards, statutory regulations, and internal quality protocols across all production processes.
• Implement and monitor Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) to maintain consistent product quality.
• Drive adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GHP (Good Hygiene Practices), HACCP principles, and sanitation standards.

Quality Control & Process Monitoring

• Monitor the quality of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, and finished goods to minimize deviations and defects.
• Conduct routine inspections and sampling to ensure compliance with quality specifications and safety standards.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure process control and product consistency in bakery operations.

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Testing, Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate quality testing, laboratory analysis, and microbiological assessments.
• Maintain and update QA documentation, records, SOPs, and compliance reports in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support traceability systems and documentation for audits and inspections.

Audit & Compliance Management

• Ensure readiness for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in closing audit observations with proper documentation and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with FSSAI and other statutory food safety regulations.

Customer Complaints & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate customer complaints and product quality issues using root cause analysis tools.
• Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to avoid recurrence.
• Contribute to reducing product rejection rates, wastage, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) systems in the food industry
• In-depth understanding of HACCP, GMP, GHP, FSMS, and food safety regulations.

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• Hands-on experience in quality testing, lab coordination, and process monitoring
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and deviation control
• Familiarity with audit processes, documentation control, and compliance standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
• Certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, or Food Safety Management Systems (preferred)
• Opportunity to work in a leading bakery and food manufacturing company
• Exposure to advanced quality systems and food safety standards
• Career growth in QA, food safety, and compliance roles
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment

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