QA-Food Safety Manager

Kings Dehydrated Foods Pvt. Ltd.; Bhavnagar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Dehydrated Foods Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a QA–Food Safety Manager for our Bhavnagar site to lead all food safety and quality assurance activities across production lines.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining quality management systems, conducting internal audits, reviewing lab results, and ensuring compliance with HACCP, BRC/GFSI standards, and customer requirements, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Experience in audits (internal, third-party, customer) and maintaining certifications like BRC or FSSC 22000.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety management systems.
• Experience in food manufacturing and export-oriented operations.
• Excellent documentation, data analysis, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Bhavnagar and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food safety and quality across production lines.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems and protocols.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections; review laboratory results.
• Lead root-cause analysis for non-conformities and drive corrective actions.
• Train and mentor staff on food safety practices and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to ensure compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

HACCP

GFSI/BRC

Documentation & Reporting

Team Leadership

Education

Food Technology / Food Science / related degree

Job description

Company Description

Kings Dehydrated Foods Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of dehydrated onion, toasted onion, crispy fried onion, and dehydrated garlic, with one of the largest production capacities in the region.

Role Description

The QA–Food Safety Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Bhavnagar, responsible for overseeing all aspects of food safety and quality assurance across production lines. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems and food safety protocols in alignment with global standards and company certifications. Daily tasks include monitoring production processes, conducting internal audits and inspections, reviewing laboratory test results, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The manager will lead root-cause analysis for non-conformities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, train and mentor team members on food safety and quality practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain consistent product standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Quality Assurance and Quality Management, including setting up, monitoring, and improving quality systems.
• Candidates should possess knowledge and experience in Food Safety and Food Manufacturing, with practical understanding of HACCP, GFSI/BRC, and related standards.
• Candidates should possess familiarity with the Food & Beverage sector, especially processed or dehydrated food products and export-oriented operations.
• Relevant academic background such as a degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in managing audits (internal, third-party, and customer) and maintaining certifications like BRC, FSSC 22000, or equivalent.
• Strong documentation, data analysis, and report-writing skills, with attention to detail and ability to interpret quality metrics.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including team supervision, training, and cross-functional coordination in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Bhavnagar, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.