Coffee Quality Coordinator

NKG India Coffee; Hassan; On-site; INR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

NKG India Coffee, part of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, seeks a Coffee Quality Coordinator stationed in Hassan, India. The role focuses on roasting and cupping activities, recording sensory data, and ensuring quality across samples from domestic and international customers.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of experience in roasting, cupping, or quality operations, with good sensory skills and knowledge of cupping protocols.

Qualifications

• Strong sensory skills and basic understanding of green coffee attributes.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset for cupping and quality records.
• Proficient in maintaining records, sample handling, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Roasting daily sample profiling and cupping sessions.
• Record cupping scores, sensory notes, and quality observations.
• Maintain cupping lab cleanliness and calibrate equipment.
• Support Quality Head in quality protocols and tasting panel coordination.
• Prepare and dispatch customer samples with proper labelling and traceability.
• Assist in quality documentation and ERP-based records.

Skills

Strong sensory skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication

Education

PGDCQM/Food Technology / Agriculture / Coffee Technology / Science

Job description

We are Neumann Kaffee Gruppe. And we love coffee.

For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,300 employees in 28 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity.

We at NKG India Coffee are the most important green coffee exporter in India and a company of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, still with growing success. Our company was first established in 1990 under the name of “(Madhu) Jayanti Coffee” and quickly became well-known in all international coffee markets ever since. In 2008, NKG started a 60:40 joint venture with Jayanti Group and changed the company name to “NKG Jayanti Coffee”. Over the years, the successful business had been increasingly growing together with NKG’s global group structure and finally became “NKG India Coffee” in 2014 – a 100% company of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe and NKG’s main and single green coffee exporter in India.

We are certified as a Great Place to Work®, highlighting our strong culture of trust, collaboration, and respect.

Discover here what our employees like best about our workplace.

Company

NKG India

Description

Coffee Quality Coordinator

Department / Area

Quality

Reports to

Quality Head, NKG India

Location

Hassan, India

Travelling activity

NA

Your Responsibilities

Roasting & Cupping

• Perform daily sample roasting as per defined roasting profiles.
• Conduct cupping sessions for internal evaluation, procurement support, and customer requirements.
• Record cupping scores, sensory notes, and quality observations with consistency.
• Maintain cupping lab cleanliness, setup, and calibration of equipment.
• Support Quality Head in quality protocols and tasting panel coordination.

Customer Sample Preparation & Dispatch

• Prepare green coffee and roasted coffee samples as per customer specifications.
• Ensure accuracy in labelling, traceability, and documentation for every sample sent.
• Coordinate with logistics/admin team to ensure timely dispatch of samples to domestic and international customers.

Quality Monitoring & Documentation

• Assist in quality evaluation of incoming lots.
• Track quality deviations and elevate concerns to the Quality Head.
• Update daily roasting logs, cupping forms, and quality-check records.
• Support digital/ERP-based quality documentation where applicable.

Operational Support

• Assist in quality projects including process improvements, standardization, and customer-driven requests.
• Maintain safe handling of equipment and follow quality and safety guidelines.

Your profile

• Graduate in PGDCQM/Food Technology / Agriculture / Coffee Technology / Science OR relevant experience in coffee quality.
• 1–3 years of experience in roasting, cupping, or quality operations (coffee industry preferred).
• Strong sensory skills and basic understanding of green coffee attributes.
• Knowledge of cupping protocols (SCA or company standards).

Proficient in maintaining records, sample handling, and equipment operation.

Personal Skills

• Attention to detail and strong sensory discipline.
• Team player with good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn

Our staff appreciates

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• An inspiring and collaborative work culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects and make a real impact