Senior Quality Executive

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Salad Days is seeking a Senior Quality Executive to safeguard food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the production chain. The role emphasizes continuous improvement in food quality systems and collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, and NPD teams.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in the food industry with a strong background in food safety standards, audits, and documentation. The position focuses on maintaining hygiene and quality across all units and training staff

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the food industry (preferred in frozen or chilled food segment).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or related field.

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 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 CAPA.
• Review and update SOPs, policies, and quality standards as per industry best practices.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement CAPA.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, and NPD teams to ensure product quality.
• Ensure proper hygiene and food safety protocols across all units.
• Train staff on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Training

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Food Science

Food Technology

Biotechnology

Microbiology

Job description

The Senior 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