Executive-Quality

IFFCO Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pristine Ingredients Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL) is seeking a quality assurance specialist to monitor UHT dairy lines, enforce HACCP and GMP standards, and ensure aseptic integrity from raw materials to finished goods.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in dairy QA, strong microbiology knowledge, and the ability to manage documentation, audits, and CAPA initiatives. Rotational shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology required.
• Minimum 3 years in dairy QA/Process quality monitoring or related field.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, GHP, ISO/FSSC 22000 and regulatory standards.
• Experience with aseptic processing, packaging integrity checks, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCPs and critical parameters (temperature, flow, holding time) in UHT lines.
• Verify steam quality, sterilization and CIP/SIP validation before start-up.
• Collect aseptic samples and monitor sterility testing of finished products.
• Review logs, traceability records, and packaging quality during production.
• Support audits (internal/external/customer) and maintain quality documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive CAPA for process deviations.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Dairy microbiology

UHT processing understanding

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Shift-work willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology

Job description

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To ensure real-time quality monitoring and food safety compliance during production of UHT whipping cream; cooking cream and soft serve mix maintaining adherence to HACCP, microbiological standards, aseptic processing requirements, and packaging integrity norms. Adherence to IFFCO policies and procedures.

1. Process Quality Monitoring (UHT – DSI Line)

• Monitor CCPs and critical parameters (temperature, pressure, holding time, flow rate).
• Verify steam quality and sterilization conditions.
• Conduct in-process tests: Fat %, SNF, pH, viscosity, density, whipping performance.
• Ensure CIP/SIP validation before start-up.
• Review SCADA/temperature charts and process logs.
• Responsible for online inspections-: Pre-weigh checks, CCP (critical control point) monitoring, weight monitoring.

2. HACCP & Food Safety Compliance

• Implement and monitor HACCP plan.
• Record CCP monitoring and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, ISO/FSSC 22000, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation and traceability records.
• Liaising with 3PL on Hold and Release of RM/PM/FG.
• Able to initiate and perform the Internal Audit with closure within the organisation.

3. Microbiological & Aseptic Control

• Collect aseptic samples for microbiological testing.
• Monitor sterility testing of UHT finished products.
• Responsible for timely releasing of FG and bulk batches in system.
• Support environmental monitoring in high-care areas.
• Investigate microbial deviations and implement CAPA.
• Responsible for timely releasing of FG and bulk batches in system.

4. Raw Material & Packaging Quality Assurance

• Monitor aseptic filling and sealing parameters.
• Responsible for receiving RM and PM as per quality requirements.
• Perform leak test, burst test, drop test, and seal integrity checks.
• Ensure correct coding, labelling, and net weight compliance.

5. Documentation & Audits

• Support internal, external, and customer audits.
• Participate in GMP and hygiene audits.

6. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone).
• Address process and packing issues affecting quality.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

KPIs

Zero critical CCP deviations

Sterility compliance rate

Reduction in packaging defects

Timely closure of audit non-conformities

Reduction in customer complaints

Work Experience Requirement

• Minimum 3 years of relevant functional experience at the field
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
• Understanding of UHT – Direct Steam Injection process.
• Dairy microbiology and sterility testing knowledge.
• Good analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Diary Technology.

Communicating effectively

Self and Team Management

Business Unit: Pristine Ingredients Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL)