Quality Executive

Role & responsibilities

The Line Chemist / Quality Executive is responsible for monitoring and ensuring product quality, food safety, and process compliance during ice cream manufacturing operations. The role involves conducting in-process quality checks, laboratory testing, hygiene monitoring, and ensuring adherence to quality standards, GMP, and food safety requirements across production lines. Job Responsibilities

In-Process Quality Monitoring

Conduct regular quality checks during production to ensure adherence to product specifications.

Monitor critical control parameters such as temperature, weight, viscosity, overrun, and product consistency.

Ensure compliance with approved formulations, SOPs, and process parameters.

Verify batch records and production documentation.

• Laboratory Testing & Analysis

Perform testing of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished, and finished products.

Conduct chemical, physical, and microbiological sample analysis as per quality standards.

Maintain accurate laboratory records and test reports.

Ensure calibration and proper usage of laboratory equipment.

• Food Safety & GMP Compliance

Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Conduct hygiene inspections across production and storage areas.

Monitor personnel hygiene and sanitation practices.

Report and escalate food safety deviations immediately.

• Production Line Quality Assurance

Monitor production lines to identify quality deviations and initiate corrective actions.

Coordinate with production team to resolve quality-related issues.

Ensure proper coding, labeling, and packaging quality checks.

Minimize product rejections, wastage, and customer complaints.

• Documentation & Reporting

Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and laboratory documentation.

Prepare daily quality reports and deviation reports.

Ensure proper documentation for audits and compliance requirements.

Support internal and external quality audits.

• RM/PM Inspection & Verification

Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging materials as per quality standards.

Coordinate with stores and procurement teams regarding rejected or non-conforming materials.

Ensure approved materials are released for production use.

• Continuous Improvement

Participate in Kaizen and quality improvement initiatives.

Identify opportunities for process and product quality improvement.

Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Coordination & Communication

Coordinate with production, maintenance, stores, and procurement teams for quality-related activities.

Support training and awareness activities related to quality and food safety.

External Interfaces Internal Interfaces

• Suppliers
• Regulatory Bodies
• Production Team
• Stores Team
• Procurement Team
• Maintenance Team Job Requirements Educational Qualification and Experience
• Bachelors degree / Diploma in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• 25 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in FMCG / Food / Ice Cream manufacturing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and laboratory practices preferred. Competencies Technical
• Food Safety & GMP Knowledge
• In-Process Quality Monitoring
• Laboratory Testing & Analysis
• HACCP & Hygiene Standards
• Documentation & Reporting
• Product Specification Knowledge
• Quality Inspection Techniques
• Root Cause Analysis
• MS Excel & ERP Knowledge Behavioural
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Team Coordination
• Accountability & Ownership
• Time Management
• Learning Agility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset KRA & KPI
• In-process quality compliance
• Reduction in product rejection and wastage
• Timely quality inspections and testing
• GMP & hygiene compliance scores
• Reduction in customer complaints
• Timely reporting and documentation accuracy
• CAPA closure effectiveness
• Audit compliance performance

Location: Guwahati Rampur

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