Assistant Quality Manager : PC

DMart; Bengaluru, Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DMart in Bengaluru seeks a Quality Control professional to ensure loose grocery staples meet FSSAI, HACCP, GMP and company quality standards across raw materials, in-process and finished goods.

The role focuses on QC checks, adherence to FEFO/FIFO, documentation, CAPA and coordination with production and purchase teams. Prior FMCG/food industry exposure preferred; B.Tech Food Tech or BSc/MSc in Food/Agriculture/Chemistry is desirable.

Qualifications

• Industry: FMCG, Bakery, Dairy, Grocery or any Food Industry.
• Qualification: B. Tech- Food Technology/ BSc/MSc-Food Technology/Agriculture/Chemistry
• Key Skills: Proficient in Quality Record Management, Process Orientation & Product Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 1. Raw Material Quality Checks: Inspect incoming loose staples for quality parameters and verify supplier quality certificates.
• 2. In-Process Quality Control: Monitor packing lines for weight, sealing, labelling, batch coding and hygiene; ensure FEFO/FIFO.
• 3. Finished Goods Quality: Inspect packed products for weight, labelling, shelf life and seal integrity; retain samples.
• 4. Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure FSSAI, HACCP, GMP and hygiene norms; monitor pest control and audits.
• 5. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain inspection logs, QC reports and CAPA actions with production & purchase teams.

Skills

Quality Record Management

Process Orientation

Product Knowledge

Education

B. Tech - Food Technology

BSc Food Technology

MSc Food Technology/Agriculture/Chemistry

Job description

Role & responsibilities

To ensure that all loose grocery staples (rice, wheat, pulses, spices, sugar, flour, etc.) are processed and packed in the factory to meet FSSAI and regulatory standards and company quality standards before reaching customers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Raw Material Quality Checks

• Inspect incoming loose staples for quality parameters (moisture, infestation, purity, grain size, colour, odour, foreign matter).
• Verify supplier quality certificates and conduct sampling/testing.

2. In-Process Quality Control

• Monitor packing lines to ensure correct weight, sealing, labelling, batch coding, and hygiene.
• Ensure FEFO/FIFO practices in usage of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Conduct line clearance checks before production runs.

3. Finished Goods Quality

• Inspect packed products for compliance with defined standards (net weight, labelling, shelf life, seal integrity).
• Retain samples for shelf-life studies.

4. Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure the factory follows FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, and hygiene norms.
• Monitor pest control, sanitation, and staff hygiene.
• Support internal/external quality audits.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain inspection logs, QC reports, and non-conformance records.
• Raise corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) with production & purchase teams.

Preferred candidate profile

Industry: Preferably from FMCG, Bakery, Dairy, Grocery or any Food Industry

Qualification: B. Tech- Food Technology/ BSc/MSc-Food Technology/Agriculture/Chemistry

Key Skills: Proficient in Quality Record Management, Process Orientation & Product Knowledge.