Quality Control Executive

Capovitez Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Capovitez Pvt Ltd in Pune City seeks a Quality Control Executive to monitor product and process quality daily, perform inspections, tests, and audits, and ensure adherence to internal and external standards.

You will maintain lab records, support calibration, develop SOPs, and coordinate with production and QA teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in science, engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• Hands-on QA experience in quality control and inspections.
• Experience with calibration of instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, tests, and audits to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Review samples, document test results, and identify non-conformities.
• Coordinate with production and QA teams to implement corrective actions (CAPA).
• Maintain laboratory records and assist in SOP development and updates.
• Support calibration of equipment and ensure traceability of measurements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quality control

Laboratory skills

Quality assurance

Calibration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ISO familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/quality management

Tools

Calibration instruments

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Company Description

Capovitez Pvt Ltd supports brands in expanding their presence across the nation, focusing on consistent quality, innovation, and operational excellence. The company is committed to helping partners strengthen their market position through reliable processes and high standards. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement and sustainable growth. Joining Capovitez means working in an environment that values integrity, performance, and collaborative success.

Role Description

The Quality Control Executive is responsible for monitoring and maintaining product and process quality standards on a daily basis. This full-time, on-site role is based in Pune City and involves conducting routine inspections, tests, and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external quality requirements. The role includes reviewing samples, documenting test results, identifying non-conformities, and coordinating with production and quality assurance teams to implement corrective actions. The Quality Control Executive will also support calibration of equipment, maintain laboratory records, and assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve quality metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives is an integral part of this position.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills to interpret test data, identify trends, and support root-cause analysis.
• Hands-on Quality Control experience in inspecting products, monitoring processes, and documenting findings.
• Laboratory Skills for handling samples, performing tests, and maintaining laboratory safety and hygiene standards.
• Quality Assurance knowledge to support audits, ensure adherence to SOPs, and assist in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Experience with Calibration of instruments and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in science, engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work systematically under deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ISO standards or other quality frameworks is an advantage.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or related industries will be considered a plus.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Food Safety & Quality Management Systems in compliance with FSSAI regulations, ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Establish and control documentation including Food Safety Manual, SOPs, PRPs (Prerequisite Programs), OPRPs, CCP monitoring formats, and product specifications.
• Conduct hazard analysis (biological, chemical, physical, allergen risks) and ensure effective implementation of HACCP plans.
• Lead Management Review Meetings and ensure achievement of food safety and quality objectives.
• Ensure complete product traceability and mock recall exercises as per regulatory norms.

Raw Material & Finished Product Quality Control

• Establish incoming material inspection protocols for raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, and water systems.
• Ensure laboratory testing (chemical, physical, microbiological) as per FSSAI standards and product specifications.
• Monitor in-process quality parameters such as Brix, pH, TDS, turbidity, temperature, viscosity, microbiological limits, etc.
• Oversee finished product testing and release procedures ensuring compliance with regulatory labeling and food safety requirements.
• Ensure calibration and validation of laboratory and production measuring instruments.

Water System & Beverage Process Quality Assurance

• Monitor and validate RO, DM, softener, and filtration systems for process water quality as per potable and product-specific standards.
• Ensure compliance of raw water, treated water, and product water through periodic testing via NABL-accredited laboratories.
• Validate CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes for tanks, pipelines, and fillers to ensure hygiene and microbiological safety.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of production areas including swab testing and air quality checks.

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management

• Ensure strict compliance with FSSAI licensing conditions, Schedule 4 requirements, GMP/GHP guidelines, and applicable local regulations.
• Conduct internal food safety audits and prepare for external audits (FSSAI inspections, ISO/FSSC certification audits, customer audits).
• Perform gap analysis and ensure timely closure of non-conformities with effective CAPA implementation.
• Maintain audit readiness by ensuring documentation accuracy, hygiene compliance, and process adherence.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce product rejection, rework, wastage, and customer complaints.
• Analyze quality KPIs such as Consumer Complaint Ratio, Batch Rejection %, Micro Failures, Yield Loss, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why, Pareto Analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive initiatives to improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Supplier Quality Assurance

• Evaluate and approve suppliers based on food safety compliance, COA verification, and audit findings.
• Define raw material specifications and ensure compliance through periodic verification testing.
• Conduct supplier audits and monitor vendor performance through supplier scorecards.
• Ensure allergen control and cross-contamination prevention through supplier quality agreements.
• Investigate consumer complaints related to taste variation, contamination, packaging defects, or shelf-life issues.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and procurement teams for root cause identification.
• Prepare structured response reports and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Monitor complaint trends and implement preventive quality controls.

Training & Food Safety Culture Development

• Conduct regular training programs on GMP, GHP, HACCP awareness, personal hygiene, allergen management, and CCP monitoring.
• Develop competency matrix and skill development plans for QA and production teams.
• Promote strong food safety culture emphasizing “Right First Time” and zero contamination mindset.