Qc Manager

Flavour Frenzy; Kappalur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Flavour Frenzy in Tamil Nadu is seeking a senior Quality Control and Laboratory Manager to lead lab operations and ensure compliance with FSSAI, BRCGS, and HACCP standards. You will oversee testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, mentor staff, and coordinate with Production and QA teams.

The role requires 8+ years in QC/lab operations in food/FMCG, strong analytical skills, and hands-on spice testing expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control and laboratory operations in food processing or FMCG.
• Experience with spice testing and QA documentation.
• Knowledge of FSSAI, BRCGS, HACCP standards.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory operations and day-to-day quality control activities.
• Conduct and supervise physical, chemical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Perform and review spice-specific testing, including moisture, ash content, volatile oil, colour, and other relevant quality parameters.
• Establish and monitor product testing specifications and ensure compliance with approved quality standards.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results and maintain proper testing procedures.
• Manage laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and verification.
• Coordinate with external laboratories for specialised testing and analysis.
• Maintain laboratory records, test reports, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, BRCGS, and applicable food safety standards.
• Supervise, train, and guide laboratory personnel to ensure effective laboratory operations.
• Coordinate with Production and QA teams to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Control

Laboratory testing

Leadership

Documentation

Compliance

Coordination

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Science

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory operations and day-to-day quality control activities.
• Conduct and supervise physical, chemical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Perform and review spice-specific testing, including moisture, ash content, volatile oil, colour, and other relevant quality parameters.
• Establish and monitor product testing specifications and ensure compliance with approved quality standards.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results and maintain proper testing procedures.
• Manage laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and verification.
• Coordinate with external laboratories for specialised testing and analysis.
• Maintain laboratory records, test reports, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, BRCGS, and applicable food safety standards.
• Supervise, train, and guide laboratory personnel to ensure effective laboratory operations.
• Coordinate with Production and QA teams to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Science, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience in Quality Control / Laboratory operations, preferably in food processing, spice manufacturing, or FMCG industries.
• Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience in physical, chemical, and microbiological testing of food products.
• Spice Testing Knowledge: Practical knowledge of spice quality parameters such as moisture, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, volatile oil, curcumin, capsaicin, and other relevant testing methods.
• Laboratory Management: Experience in handling laboratory equipment, calibration, testing procedures, and laboratory operations.
• Compliance Knowledge: Good understanding of FSSAI, BRCGS, HACCP, and applicable food safety and quality management standards.
• Documentation: Experience in maintaining laboratory records, test reports, specifications, and audit documentation.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise, train, and manage laboratory staff.
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Coordination: Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.