Quality Assurance Executive – Fast Food Chain

A fast Food Chain in Chennai, India, is looking for a Quality Assurance Executive with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Quality Compliance: Monitor and ensure strict adherence to company quality standards and regulatory requirements across all stages of production, from raw material handling to packaging and storage.
• Inspections & Audits: Conduct routine inspections and audits of raw materials, in-process goods, finished products, and storage areas to ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO, and FSSAI standards.
• Process Monitoring: Collaborate closely with Production and Warehouse teams to identify deviations in processes and promptly implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive records of quality checks, test results, non-conformities, corrective actions, and customer complaints in line with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate quality-related issues, customer complaints, and non-conformities, and lead the resolution process to prevent recurrence.
• Continuous Improvement: Work with the Production, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to identify opportunities for improving product quality, reducing defects, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits conducted by regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and clients to ensure successful compliance outcomes.
• Training & Development: Conduct regular training sessions for staff on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), hygiene practices, food safety, and quality protocols to build a culture of quality and safety awareness.

Job Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: 2–5 years of proven experience in Quality Assurance (QA) or Quality Control (QC) within the FMCG, food processing, or beverage manufacturing sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of FSSAI regulations, ISO 22000 standards, HACCP principles, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to maintain high-quality standards.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create and maintain clear documentation.
• Teamwork & Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment, working collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve quality objectives.

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