Food Quality Officer

DMart; Bhiwandi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DMart is seeking a QA professional in Maharashtra to lead quality checks across raw materials, in-process controls and finished goods. The role emphasizes compliance with FSSAI standards, HACCP and GMP, with responsibilities spanning sampling, documentation and CAPA initiation.

The candidate should bring 4+ years in similar food-industry QA roles, a B.Tech/BSc/MSc in relevant fields, and be age 31 or younger. This on-site position requires strong analytical skills and process orientation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in QA within FMCG, bakery, dairy, grocery or food industry.
• B.Tech Food Technology or BSc/MSc in Food Technology, Agriculture or Chemistry.
• Proficient in Quality Record Management, Process Orientation, and product knowledge.
• Age up to 31 years.
• Functional area: Quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material quality checks and monitor parameters such as moisture, infestation, purity, grain size, colour, odour and foreign matter.
• Verify supplier quality certificates and conduct sampling/testing.
• Oversee in-process QC 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.
• Inspect finished goods for compliance with defined standards (net weight, labelling, shelf life, seal integrity).
• Retain samples for shelf-life studies.
• Maintain inspection logs, QC reports and non-conformance records.
• Raise corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) with production & purchase teams.
• Monitor pest control, sanitation and staff hygiene.
• Support internal/external quality audits.

Skills

Quality record management

Process orientation

Product knowledge

Education

B. Tech - Food Technology

BSc Food Technology

MSc Food Technology

Agriculture

Chemistry

Job description

• Raw Material Quality Checks
• Inspect incoming loose staples for quality parameters (moisture, infestation, purity, grain size, color, odour, foreign matter).
• Verify supplier quality certificates and conduct sampling/testing.
• 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.
• Finished Goods Quality
• Inspect packed products for compliance with defined standards (net weight, labelling, shelf life, seal integrity).
• Retain samples for shelf-life studies.
• 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.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain inspection logs, QC reports, and non-conformance records.
• Raise corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) with production & purchase teams.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience: 4+ Years
• 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.
• Age: Up to 31 years
• Functional Area: Quality