QC Assistant Manager

Keylabsintelli; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Keylabsintelli in India is seeking a QC/QA Assistant Manager to oversee quality control and assurance in confectionery manufacturing, ensuring product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The role leads QA systems, audits, and supplier quality while driving continuous improvements in processes and product specifications.

The role requires 5–8 years in QC/QA within confectionery, with expertise in HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and CAPA processes, plus team leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years in QC/QA within confectionery or food manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 and food safety standards.
• Experience with supplier audits, CAPA, and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control Operations: monitor raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to specs.
• Quality Assurance Systems: implement and maintain QA systems, SOPs, manuals, documentation; ensure traceability.
• Food Safety & Compliance: ensure FSSAI compliance; manage internal/external audits; handle non-conformances.
• Vendor & supplier management: evaluate and approve suppliers; monitor performance; conduct supplier audits.
• Process Improvement: identify quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions; reduce waste and rework.
• Team Management: lead and train QC/QA team; assign duties; conduct trainings on standards.

Skills

HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 knowledge

Confectionery processes

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team leadership and communication

Education

B.Sc / M.Sc in Food Technology or related field

Diploma/ B.Tech & M.Tech in Food Science/ Chemistry

Job description

Department: Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Industry: Confectionery / Food Manufacturing

Experience: 5-8 Years

Job Summary:

The QC/QA Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance with regulatory and company standards in confectionery manufacturing. The role involves overseeing quality control processes, implementing quality assurance systems, and driving continuous improvement in product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Control Operations

• Monitor and control quality of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and standards.
• Supervise lab testing and inspection activities.

2. Quality Assurance Systems

• Implement and maintain QA systems such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.
• Develop and update SOPs, quality manuals, and documentation.
• Ensure traceability and batch record compliance.

3. Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FSSAI and other regulatory requirements.
• Handle audits (internal & external) and ensure audit readiness.
• Manage non-conformance, deviations, and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Evaluate and approve suppliers based on quality standards.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct supplier audits.
• Ensure quality of key raw materials like sugar, glucose, flavors, and additives.

5. Process Improvement

• Identify quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production processes.
• Reduce wastage, rework, and customer complaints.

6. Team Management

• Lead and train QC/QA team members.
• Allocate duties and monitor team performance.
• Conduct training on quality standards and food safety practices.
• Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Milk Solids

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000)
• Good understanding of confectionery processes (candies, toffees, chocolates)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team leadership and communication skills

Qualifications:

• B.Sc / M.Sc, Diploma/ B.Tech & M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field