Quality Controller

Quality Controller Job Description (FMCG)

Position: Quality Controller
Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage
Experience: 1 to 4 years preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality checks, sampling, and testing as per company SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSSAI, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Monitor production processes and identify any quality deviations or defects.
• Maintain quality-related records, inspection reports, test reports, and checklists.
• Identify quality issues and coordinate with the Production team for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Check product appearance, taste, texture, weight, packaging, labeling, batch details, and expiry dates, as applicable.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials and finished products.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Investigate customer complaints related to product quality and assist in finding the root cause.
• Ensure all production activities are carried out according to SOPs and quality standards.
• Report any major quality issues to the Quality Manager / Management.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of FMCG/food manufacturing quality control.
• Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, FSSAI, and food safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of quality documentation and reporting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.

Educational Qualification

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field

Preferred Key Competencies

Quality Inspection | Food Safety | GMP | HACCP | FSSAI | Sampling & Testing | Documentation | Root Cause Analysis | CAPA | Audit Support | Production Quality | Attention to Detail