Manager - Quality

Associated Alcohols & Breweries; Nanjanagudu; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Alcohols & Breweries in Karnataka is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control across raw materials, in-process stages, and finished products in our brewery. You will implement quality systems, train staff, and drive continuous improvement in line with HACCP and GMP standards.

The ideal candidate has a science degree and 8–10 years of experience in quality within food/manufacturing, preferably brewing, with strong analytical, leadership, and Excel/PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Masters/Bachelor's degree in a science-intensive discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in quality in a food/manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and quality systems; brewing knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quality control and assurance across raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Implement quality processes per set standards and SOPs.
• Manage quality executives on shift and coordinate with departments.
• Train subordinates and troubleshoot daily operations.
• Plan sample analysis and stability testing.
• Validate analytical methods and initiate quality tools.
• Conduct flavor and sensory evaluations.
• Lead HACCP/IMS implementation across plant.
• Schedule market visits to assess beer quality and packaging.
• Organize quality meetings with brewing, fermentation, bottling teams.
• Prepare departmental budget and CAPEX; ensure compliance.
• Oversee monthly/annual quality reporting.

Skills

Quality management

Analytical ability

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters/Bachelor's in science-intensive discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Quality Control & Assurance -
• Ensure all in-process and final stage quality checks on all Materials.
• Implement all quality processes as per set Quality Standards and ensure they are being met.
• Improve quality and consumer relationship through quality improvement of the following:
• Raw Material
• Packaging Material
• In-process quality control
• Finished goods
• Competitor beer evaluation
• Manage Quality executives on shift, giving clear directives to executives/Managers of Quality and other departments in accordance with best practices and SOPs.
• Give on-the-job training to subordinates. Ensure Smooth operation of day-to-day tasks, regular laboratory trouble-shooting.
• Proper planning to analyze the routine samples, stability samples.
• Perform analytical methods validations.
• Initiate quality control tools to improve quality ratings.
• Conducting flavor and sensory evaluation programs for the process people.
• Direct responsibility for Implementation of HACCP or any other IMS system initiated by central quality team.
• Scheduled Market visits for gathering first-hand information about quality of beer supplied and packaging.
• Arranging quality control meetings from time to time with brewing, fermentation and bottling personnel and workmen for meeting quality standards.
• Preparing departmental annual budget/CAPEX and ensuring compliance in respective plant.
• Direct responsibility of monthly, annual reporting of the quality department.

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters/Bachelor's degree in a science-intensive discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.)
• Must possess an experience of 8-10 years of experience in the Quality function of a reputed Food/ manufacturing (Preference brewery background) concern.
• Thorough understanding of Quality systems and process. Good analytical ability and ability to work and lead teams.
• Strong technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Understanding of the brewing and packaging process, HACCP and Good Manufacturing practices for food manufacturing a plus.
• Brewing/quality certifications a plus.
• Proficient in English and other local language.