Quality Control - Seafood Industry

Indepesca Overseas; Mumbai; On-site; INR 380,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Indepesca Overseas Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai invites applications for Seafood Technologist Quality Control. The role supports day‑to‑day QC, FSSAI compliance, hygiene oversight, and documentation across processing, repacking and warehousing.

Responsibilities include internal audits, non‑conformance handling, training on HACCP and GMP, and vendor coordination to ensure product safety and quality across multi‑site operations.

Qualifications

• B.F.Sc or BSc in Industrial Fish and Fisheries is required.
• EIC approved technologist and FOSTAC trained preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in seafood processing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming material quality checks and generate quality reports.
• Prepare Finish Good Quality report and monitor FG packing operations—weight checks, sealing, labeling.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation on the floor per SOPs.
• Monitor temperature and cold-chain parameters during thawing, storage and blast freezing.
• Conduct internal audits and track/close non-conformances.
• Maintain quality records, internal reports, and lab test reports.
• Train staff on food safety, HACCP, GMP and GHP practices.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure compliance and handle customer complaints.

Skills

Seafood safety

Documentation

Communication

MS Excel

Travel

Education

B.F.Sc / BSc (Industrial fish & fisheries)

Job description

Job Description

Seafood Technologist- QC

Role Overview

Company: Indepesca Overseas Pvt. Ltd.

Department: Quality Control

Position: Seafood Technologist Quality Control

Location: Kurla West, Mumbai

Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 PM

Days: Monday -Saturday

The Seafood Technologist supports day-to-day quality control, FSSAI regulatory compliance, hygiene & sanitation oversight, and documentation across IOPL's seafood processing, repacking and warehousing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance

• Understand and implement FSSAI Act rules & regulations across daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with Schedule-4 hygiene and sanitary requirements at all facilities.
• Monitor new FSSAI and Legal Metrology regulations; support timely renewal of FSSAI, shop establishment, and factory licenses.

Quality Control Operations

• Conduct incoming material quality checks and generate quality reports.
• Prepared Finish Good Quality report
• Monitor FG (finished goods) packing operations — weight checking, sealing checks and proper labelling
• Maintain hygiene & sanitation standards on the floor per company SOPs
• Monitor temperature and cold-chain parameters during thawing, storage and blast freezing.

Audits & NC Management

• Conduct internal audits
• Track and close non-conformances (NCs) raised during internal or third-party audits.
• Maintain and update self-inspection checklists (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly) per facility.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain quality records, internal reports, and outside lab test reports.
• Compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling/artwork before use.
• Maintain compliance trackers

Training & Vendor Coordination

• Train food handlers and floor staff on food safety, HACCP, GMP and GHP practices.
• Provide ongoing input to factory staff on quality & food safety issues.
• Coordinate with vendors (pest control, PPE/laundry, packaging suppliers,) to ensure compliance.
• Handle customer complaint investigations related to product/quality issues.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Seafood, food safety & hygiene standards.
• Attention to detail in documentation and record-keeping.
• Good communication skills for staff training and vendor coordination.
• Willingness to travel to multi-site warehouses/facilities as required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Office for report generation and tracking.

Required Education and Experience

• B.F.Sc or BSc (Industrial fish and fisheries),
• EIC approved technologist and FOSTAC trained preferably
• 3-5 Years of experience in Seafood Processing