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Food Exports Industry in Kochi, India i looking for a Quality Executive with the following:
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed analysis of process deviations, product defects, and quality lapses to identify root causes.
- Develop inspection and testing protocols for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, and packaging materials.
- Create and implement sampling plans for routine and special quality checks.
- Formulate product and process quality metrics and prepare detailed analytical reports.
- Verify QC records, testing reports, and documentation for internal use and regulatory submissions.
Laboratory Operations
- Establish SOPs and laboratory infrastructure requirements in line with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Ensure proper calibration standards for laboratory equipment and maintain calibration records.
- Identify and investigate any technical issues affecting laboratory performance or equipment functionality.
- Specify laboratory infrastructure, inspection requirements, and equipment needed for testing activities.
Documentation & SOP Management
- Develop SOPs aligned with industry guidelines, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of testing activities, sampling plans, calibration data, and QC reports.
- Review testing documentation to ensure compliance with established protocols.
- Prepare guidelines for proper data documentation, analysis, and reporting practices.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Implement strategies to ensure the supply of safe, compliant, and high-quality food products.
- Inspect facilities, equipment, production lines, and storage areas to ensure adherence to hygiene and safety regulations.
- Lead quality and food safety audits and ensure readiness for regulatory inspections.
- Oversee Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) in coordination with relevant departments.
- Conduct traceability investigations to identify the source of non-conformities or product issues.
Quality Management System (QMS)
- Participate in QMS reviews and communicate quality and food safety policies across departments.
- Establish conditions for proper handling, storage, and preservation of laboratory samples.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product safety, process efficiency, and compliance.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within the food processing industry.
- Demonstrated experience in manual and automated performance and load testing.
- Preferred: 8 years of total work experience and 8 years in Quality Management (as per employer preference).
- Strong understanding of ISO standards, FSSAI regulations, audit procedures, and quality documentation.
- Experience working with Agile and Scrum methodologies is an added advantage.
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