QA QC Manager

Jivraj Tea International; Sachin; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jivraj Tea International is seeking a quality-focused professional to lead QC chemists, QA executives, microbiologists and laboratory staff. The role covers raw material quality, tea quality, process quality control and laboratory management to ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, GHP and ISO/BRCGS standards.

You will oversee sampling plans, supplier evaluations, audits and CAPA, while maintaining hygiene, GMP and food safety documentation across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field is required.
• Experience in QA/QC roles within food processing or tea industry preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, GHP, FSSAI and ISO 22000/BRCGS standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Quality inspection and approval of tea leaves, grades, flavors and ingredients.
• Establish specifications and sampling plans for incoming materials.
• Conduct supplier quality evaluation and COA verification.
• Monitor supplier non-conformities and CAPA.
• Evaluate tea appearance, aroma, liquor, taste and strength.
• Conduct tea tasting, cupping, and blend evaluation.
• Maintain product quality specifications and batch-to-batch consistency.
• Monitor QC parameters during blending, processing and packing.
• Ensure SOPs and process specifications are followed.
• Release finished goods only after quality verification.
• Lead QC lab and team; oversee moisture, ash, TDS testing.
• Coordinate microbial testing and external lab testing.
• Calibration and verification of lab instruments.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for audits (BRC/ISO).
• Participate in food safety risk assessment, CCP/OPRP monitoring.

Skills

Quality control

GMP

HACCP

FSSAI compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology

Tools

ISO 22000/BRCGS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Raw Material Quality
  • Quality inspection and approval of tea leaves/tea grades, flavors, herbs and other ingredients.
  • Establish specifications and sampling plans for incoming materials.
  • Supplier quality evaluation and COA verification.
  • Monitor supplier non-conformities and CAPA.
• Tea Quality & Sensory Evaluation
  • Evaluate tea for appearance, color, aroma, liquor, taste, strength and consistency.
  • Conduct tea tasting/cupping and blend evaluation.
  • Maintain product-wise quality specifications.
  • Monitor batch-to-batch consistency.
• Process Quality Control
  • Monitor quality parameters during blending, processing and packing.
  • Ensure compliance with approved SOPs and process specifications.
  • Monitor packing weight, sealing, coding, labelling and packaging quality.
  • Release finished goods only after satisfactory quality verification.
• Laboratory Management
  • Manage QC laboratory and QC team.
  • Chemical and physical testing including moisture, ash, TDS and other applicable parameters.
  • Coordinate microbiological and external laboratory testing.
  • Calibration and verification of laboratory instruments.
• Food Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, GHP, HACCP, ISO 22000/BRCGS and customer requirements.
  • Maintain food safety and quality documentation.
  • Participate in food safety risk assessment, CCP/OPRP monitoring and verification.
  • Support USFDA/export compliance where applicable.
• BRC/ISO Audit
  • Prepare and maintain documentation for BRCGS and ISO audits.
  • Conduct internal audits.
  • Coordinate customer, certification and regulatory audits.
  • Ensure timely closure of audit NCs and observations.
• CAPA & Customer Complaints
  • Investigate quality complaints and deviations.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Prepare and implement CAPA.
  • Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Hygiene & GMP
  • Monitor factory hygiene, employee hygiene and sanitation.
  • Conduct GMP/GHP inspections.
  • Monitor pest control, cleaning and sanitation activities.
  • Conduct hygiene training for workers and staff.
• Team Management
  • Lead QC Chemists, QA Executives, Microbiologists and laboratory staff.
  • Prepare training plans.
  • Set KRAs/KPIs for the QA/QC team.
  • Ensure proper shift-wise quality monitoring.
• Management Reporting
  • Prepare monthly quality reports.
  • Track customer complaints, rejections, rework, wastage, and NCs.
  • Report quality trends and improvement actions to management.