Quality Executive

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Salad Days in Bengaluru is seeking a Quality Executive to ensure food safety and quality across the production chain. You will drive continuous improvement while supporting regulatory compliance and robust documentation.

Responsibilities include conducting checks, audits, and inspections; maintaining SOPs; and training staff to uphold hygiene and quality standards across all units. 2–3 years in the food industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 2–3 years in the food industry (pref. frozen/chilled).
• Experience with FSSAI, HACCP, ISO standards.
• Ability to conduct inspections and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks, testing, and audits across processing and packaging.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards such as FSSAI, HACCP, ISO.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Plan inspections for raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products.
• Maintain accurate documentation for quality audits, test reports, and CAPA.
• Review SOPs and quality standards as per industry best practices.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement CAPA.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvements.
• Work with Production, Supply Chain, and NPD to ensure consistent quality.
• Ensure proper hygiene and food safety protocols across units.
• Train staff on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Skills

Food safety

Audits

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Training

Education

Food Science

Food Technology

Biotechnology

Microbiology

Job description

Full-Time

Job Title: Quality Executive

Company: Salad Days

Role Overview

The Quality Executive will be responsible for ensuring that all food products meet the highest standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role supports smooth operations across the production chain and drives continuous improvement in food quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct quality checks, testing, and audits at various stages of food processing and packaging.

Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards such as FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, etc.

Monitor production processes to ensure strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.

Plan and execute inspections for raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products.

Maintain accurate documentation for quality audits, test reports, and corrective actions.

Review and update SOPs, policies, and quality standards as per industry best practices.

Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).

Analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, and NPD teams to ensure consistency in product quality.

Ensure proper implementation of hygiene and food safety protocols across all units.

Train staff on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Eligibility Criteria

Experience: 2–3 years in the food industry (preferred in frozen or chilled food segment)

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

Food Science

Food Technology

Biotechnology

Microbiology or related field

Skills Required

Strong knowledge of food safety standards and audits

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and documentation skills

Strong communication and training ability

Ability to handle inspections and compliance independently

Why Join Salad Days?

Work with a fast-growing health-focused food brand

Opportunity to build strong quality systems

Collaborative and growth-oriented environment