Quality Manager

Kandhari Beverages; Ambala, Jammu district; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kandhari Beverages in Ambala, Haryana seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to implement and maintain QMS, ensure end-to-end quality across beverage lines, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires strong analytical and regulatory audit experience with a focus on food safety and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities include leading audits, CAPA initiatives, SOP development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold quality culture across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and ISO 22000.
• Experience with beverage processing lines (PET, CAN, aseptic, or hot fill) preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QMS including HACCP, GMP, FSMS, ISO 22000.
• Ensure end-to-end quality compliance across beverage lines (PET, CAN, aseptic, hot fill).
• Monitor QM KPIs and achieve quality targets.
• Manage internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Validate CCPs and OPRP for food safety.
• Lead customer complaint investigations, RCA, and CAPA implementation.
• Develop SOPs and quality documentation, risk assessments, and compliance records.
• Promote GMP and a strong food safety culture across operations.
• Manage third-party manufacturing quality compliance and vendor QA agreements.
• Ensure calibration and reliability of laboratory/analytical instruments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements.
• Build team capability through training and skill development in quality and food safety.

Skills

Quality Management

QA Analytics

Regulatory Audits

Cross-functional Coordination

CAPA & RCA

GMP Compliance

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) including HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and ISO 22000 standards.
• Ensure end-to-end quality compliance across beverage manufacturing processes including PET, CAN, aseptic, and hot fill lines.
• Monitor and drive Quality Measures (QM) KPIs and ensure achievement of annual quality targets.
• Manage internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections, ensuring plant readiness and compliance.
• Validate and monitor Critical Control Points (CCP) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRP) for food safety.
• Lead customer complaint investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPA implementation.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, quality documentation, risk assessments, and compliance records.
• Drive Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and promote a strong food safety and quality culture across operations.
• Manage third-party manufacturing quality compliance, including vendor quality agreements and monitoring.
• Ensure calibration and reliability of laboratory and analytical instruments used in quality testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and quality optimization initiatives.
• Build team capability through training, skill gap assessment, and development in quality and food safety standards.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and ISO 22000 standards.
• Experience in beverage processing lines (PET, CAN, aseptic, or hot fill) preferred.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.