Senior Quality Executive – FMCG Foods

An FMCG Food Unit in Bengaluru, Karnataka is hiring a Senior Quality Executive with the following:

Job Responsibilities

1. Supplier & Manufacturer Management

• Follow up with third-party manufacturers for pre-assessment of facilities through Quality & Food Safety Audits.
• Ensure food safety implementation at all supplier locations by monitoring compliance with FSSC 22000, FSSAI, and other regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers for raw material development, specification approvals, and quality compliance.
• Conduct audits, travel to facilities, and ensure supplier adherence to product standards.

2. Product Development & Innovation (NPD)

• Collaborate with 3P suppliers to develop prototypes, conduct trials, and optimize product formulations for taste, texture, and shelf-life.
• Handle NPD projects by following up on samples, conducting sensory evaluations, coordinating tastings, and preparing technical dossiers.
• Support procurement, manufacturing, marketing, and sales teams for successful product launches.
• Provide technical insights, claims, and product storytelling to business teams.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Oversee quality control processes from raw material receipt to finished goods release.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (FSSAI, Legal Metrology, Consumer Protection Act).
• Conduct quality benchmarking against competitors to identify product improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with designers to finalize labels as per legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Food Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct and document mock recalls as per defined frequency to ensure traceability and recall readiness.
• Perform root cause analysis for deviations and customer complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain documentation and reporting as per Food Safety Management Systems.
• Support regional QA teams in implementing QHSE requirements during product launches.

Job Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NPD (New Product Development), FMCG processing, private labeling, and vendor audits.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance – FSSAI, Legal Metrology Act, Consumer Protection Act.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Process-oriented with excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Positive, adaptable, and proactive attitude with a focus on teamwork and business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with procurement, QA, marketing, sales, and suppliers.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and capable of supporting cross-functional projects.

• Education: BE / B.Tech / B.Sc / M.Sc in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Processing Engineering, or Agriculture (UG/PG in Food-related fields).
• Experience: Minimum 3–4 years of direct working experience in the Food Industry, preferably in FMCG, private label, or QHSE roles.

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