QC Manager – Beverages

Maplores: HR Consulting Services; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplores: HR Consulting Services is seeking an experienced QC Manager – Beverages to strengthen quality control, QA, laboratory operations, food safety, and regulatory compliance for beverage manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on beverage quality testing expertise, strong laboratory management, and a thorough understanding of food safety systems and regulatory standards to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Technology, Dairy Technology or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Experience in Beverage, FMCG, Food, Dairy or Bottling industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of beverage manufacturing processes and quality parameters.
• Hands-on testing: pH, Brix, acidity, carbonation, TSS, and microbiological testing.
• Knowledge of FSSAI, GMP, GHP, HACCP, ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities.
• Conduct and monitor in-process quality control.
• Inspect and evaluate raw materials and packaging materials.
• Monitor finished product testing and quality parameters.
• Oversee microbiological testing and hygiene control.
• Oversee laboratory operations, testing procedures and records.
• Maintain quality documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Handle non-conformances and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and quality standards.
• Lead and manage the quality control team.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality and food safety practices.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Laboratory Management

Food Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Food Technology

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Dairy Technology

Job description

We are looking for an experienced QC Manager – Beverages to manage and strengthen quality control, quality assurance, laboratory operations, food safety, and regulatory compliance for beverage manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in beverage quality testing, laboratory management, food safety systems, and quality assurance practices.

Eligibility & Requirements

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance.
• Experience in the Beverage, FMCG, Food, Dairy, or Bottling industry will be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of beverage manufacturing processes and quality parameters.
• Hands-on experience in pH, Brix, acidity, carbonation, TSS, and microbiological testing.
• Good knowledge of FSSAI, GMP, GHP, HACCP, ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000.
• Strong understanding of quality documentation, audits, compliance, and corrective actions.
• Good team management and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities.
• Conduct and monitor in-process quality control.
• Inspect and evaluate raw materials and packaging materials.
• Monitor finished product testing and quality parameters.
• Manage microbiological testing and hygiene control.
• Oversee laboratory operations, testing procedures, and records.
• Maintain quality documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Handle non-conformances and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and quality standards.
• Lead and manage the quality control team.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality and food safety practices.