Senior Executive - Quality Assurance

Hocco Industries; Ognaj; Vor Ort; INR 400.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hocco Industries in India seeks a microbiology-focused QA professional to conduct testing of raw materials, products, and water, ensuring compliance with FSSAI, GMP, GHP, and HACCP. The role emphasizes sampling, analysis, documentation, and CAPA coordination to maintain food safety standards.

The candidate should have a background in microbiology and experience in food quality control or safety, with strong documentation and collaboration with production teams.

Qualifikationen

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Relevant food industry experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, semi-finished products, finished foods, and water samples.
• Perform microbial analysis for TPC, Coliforms, E. coli, Yeast & Mould, Salmonella, and other pathogens.
• Monitor food safety practices across preparation, cooking, cooling, storage, packing, and dispatch.
• Verify compliance with SOPs, GMP, GHP, HACCP and FSSAI requirements.
• Maintain records, CAPA documentation, and support internal/regulatory audits.

Kenntnisse

Food microbiology

Foodborne pathogens

Contamination control

Microbiological sampling

FSSAI GMP HACCP

Documentation & reports

Analytical skills

Communication with teams

Ausbildung

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Key Responsibilities

1. Microbiological Testing & Analysis

• Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, semi-finished products, finished food products, and water samples.
• Perform microbial analysis for parameters such as Total Plate Count (TPC), Coliforms, E. coli, Yeast & Mould, Salmonella, and other relevant pathogens, as applicable.
• Collect and maintain samples as per the defined sampling plan and testing protocols.
• Monitor microbiological trends and identify potential contamination risks.
• Coordinate with external NABL‑accredited laboratories for specialized testing, as required.

2. Quality Assurance & Food Safety

• Monitor food safety practices across food preparation, cooking, cooling, storage, packing, and dispatch.
• Verify compliance with food safety standards, SOPs, GMP, GHP, HACCP principles, and applicable FSSAI requirements.
• Monitor critical control points, temperature logs, and food handling practices.
• Ensure adherence to personal hygiene, sanitation, and cross‑contamination prevention protocols.
• Support shelf‑life studies and product validation through appropriate microbiological testing.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain microbiological test reports, sampling records, hygiene inspection reports, and sanitation records.
• Ensure proper documentation of non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and product release decisions.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in maintaining food safety documentation and quality management systems.

5. Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Identify, report, and investigate microbiological failures and food safety deviations.
• Coordinate with production and kitchen operations teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure that non-conforming products are appropriately identified, held, and prevented from unintended release.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce contamination risks and improve product consistency.

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with relevant food industry experience will be preferred.

Experience

• 46 years of relevant experience in microbiology, food quality control, or food safety.
• Experience in a central kitchen, food manufacturing unit, ready-to-eat, or packaged food industry will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food microbiology, foodborne pathogens, and contamination control.
• Practical understanding of microbiological sampling, testing, and laboratory hygiene.
• Knowledge of FSSAI requirements, GMP, GHP, HACCP, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and prepare quality reports.
• Strong analytical, observation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good coordination and communication skills to work with production and operations teams.