Manager- QA & QC

ADM; Latur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM in Latur, India is seeking a senior quality leader to monitor and maintain product quality across production, reporting to India Quality Manager & Head - Technical (Plant). Based at Latur, you will lead a team of about 20 colleagues and drive compliance with food safety and quality standards.

You will oversee SOPs, sampling, testing, audits (FSSC, ISO 22000, BRC), and customer complaints RCA/CAPA, coordinating with govt agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in chemical sciences or related field.
• 10–12 years of managerial experience in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Experience in oil, lecithin, and soya processing preferred.
• Certifications like FSSC, ISO 22000:2018, BRC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product quality throughout production activities.
• Ensure availability of chemicals, glassware and test equipment for analysis per SOPs.
• Coordinate with exim, surveyors, and contractors for outsourced work.
• Lead and forecast manpower, materials, tools, and machines as per work needs.
• Monitor ETP process parameters to ensure compliance.
• Handle customer complaints and perform RCA/CAPA.
• Prepare Food Safety Policy, standard procedures, formats.
• Ensure compliance with govt. policies under FSSAI, Legal Metrology.

Skills

Quality management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audit & RCA/CAPA

SOP implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Technology / Chemical Engineering / Food Technology / Biotechnology/Microbiology

Tools

MS Excel

MIS reporting

Document control systems

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the India Quality Manager & Head - Technical (Plant), this position is responsible to monitor and maintain quality of the product based on the specified parameters for smooth running of the plant. This position is based at Latur location in India and a team of nearly 20 colleagues report (direct / in-direct) to this position.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the quality of the products through out the production activitiy
• Responsible for availability & readyness of Chemicals, Glass wares & Test Equipments required for analysis as per SOPs
• Responsible for timely samples collection, effective sampling procedure, timely report generation and adhereance with safety practices
• To ensure on timely testing & unloading of raw materials, on time sampling, sealing & testing of dispatch materials
• Coordination with exim for new RM Vessle sampling & testing with surveyor and also quality devitaion, if any
• Coordination with consultant and contractors for outsources job
• Arranging & forecasting of manpower, material, tools & machineries as per work requirement
• Monitoring the ETP process parameters as per compliance.
• Responsibile for Product Development and processing activities i.e. Institutional Sales, Lecithin, Soya chunks, Pulses and legumes etc.
• Taking care of Packaging Material related compliance and jobs.
• Ensuring implementation of permit system. Lock Out Tag Out , Hot work etc.
• Maintain various records and reports in log book and preparing verious MIS and documentation
• Responsible for presenting departmental preformance in monthly management review meeting (MRM)
• Coordination & imediate action plan with plant persons for any in-process quality deviations
• Responsible for compliance Audit under verious certifications, regulatory and customer audits
• Responsible for quality of finished products as per norms and customer demands.
• Customer complaint handling and response within timelines and effective RCA/CAPA
• Preperation of Food Safety Policy, Budgeting, Standard Procedures, Formats etc.
• Reviewing and analysing process parameters for improving quality results through continue internal audits procedures.
• Ensure liason and compliance with govt. policies/rules under FSSAI / VOPA/ Legal Metrology etc.
• Coordination with Govt. Agencies for license / permission etc.
• Ensuring required trainings must be completed for team.
• Adhering to decided KPIs, goals and ojectives and streamline team on same ti keep the right track
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required

Your Profile

• University Degree in Chemical/ Chemical Technology, Food technology, Biotechnology/Microbiology etc.
• Relevent certification with necessary experiences will be preferred
• 10-12 years’ strong related experience as Manager.
• Experience of working in a FMCG or manufacturing organisation. (Experience in Oil industry, Lecithin and Soya chunks processing.)
• Passionate about achieving high levels of excellence
• Thorough knowledge of production parameters and procedures, standards, laws and regulations
• Impressive track record and experience within a similar position(s)
• Certifications like FSSC, ISO 22000:2018, BRC etc
• People Management skills.

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.