Head of Compliance - India

About iD Fresh Food

iD was founded in 2005, to ensure that people around the world gets access to fresh, nutritious & delicious Indian food. With an unwavering vision to preserve traditional, home-made cuisine & a focus on making the process of cooking fun & effortless, iD today serves homes across India, Middle East, US and UK and soon to make entry into high-potential markets such as North America, Europe, Africa, Central & East Asia.

At iD, we're not just about food, we're about nourishing lives and fostering a culture where every individual thrives. Guided by our DNA, Pure Food. Proud Lives, we believe in offering an environment where employees are empowered to solve novel challenges every day, and every voice and opinion is valued.

Funded by APAX Partners, Premji Invest- Azim Premji's Investment arm and NewQuest, iD Fresh manufactures 1,00,000+ kg of idly/dosa batter every day and delivers it to over 50,000+ retail outlets. iD's extensive natural and healthy product range includes Idly and Dosa Batter, Rice Rava Idly Batter, Malabar Parota, Wheat Lachha Paratha, Homestyle Paratha, Wheat Chapati, Spices, variants of chutneys, Soft & Creamy Paneer, Creamy Thick Curd, Squeeze and Fry Vada Batter, and customized blends of Instant Filter Coffee Liquid and Coffee Powder. Squeeze and Fry Vada Batter, South Indian Filter Coffee decoction, Ragi Idly/Dosa batter, Natural Paneer and Malabar Parota among others. The company has also launched an organic product line and will soon be converting its entire operations to organic.

Company size-2800+

Website- https://www.idfreshfood.com/

Founder- PC Musthafa [IIM Bangalore, NIT Alumnus, is hailed as the Breakfast King of India for offering a wide array of fresh, home-made & ready to cook food items]

No. of India Inhouse Manufacturing Plants- 4

Headquarters- Bengaluru, Karnataka (Whitefield)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Head to lead and strengthen compliance across iD Fresh's manufacturing plants, sales operations, supply chain, and corporate functions. The role will ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, food safety, and commercial compliance requirements while building a strong culture of governance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead factory, food safety, and statutory compliance across all manufacturing locations.

• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, Factory Act, labour laws, legal metrology, and other applicable regulations.

• Drive sales and commercial compliance across GT, MT, E-commerce, and Quick Commerce channels.

• Manage statutory licenses, registrations, certifications, and regulatory renewals.

• Conduct compliance audits and ensure timely closure of observations.

• Develop and implement compliance policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organization-wide compliance.

• Liaise with government authorities, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and Legal teams on compliance matters.

• Build a culture of compliance through training, awareness, and continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Law, Food Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional certifications in Compliance, Food Safety, or Risk Management are preferred.

• 12–14 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or governance within FMCG, food manufacturing, or consumer goods.

• Strong experience in both factory and sales/commercial compliance.

• Experience managing multi-location operations is preferred.

Interested

If this role sounds like you, then apply with us! You have plenty of room for growth at iD.