Executive-Quality

IFFCO; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IFFCO seeks a Quality Assurance professional to ensure real-time quality monitoring and HACCP compliance during production of UHT whipping cream, cooking cream and soft serve mix. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP, GHP, ISO/FSSC 22000, and regulatory standards, with documentation and audits central to daily tasks.

You will monitor CCPs, perform microbiological sampling, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across sterile filling, packaging, and environmental controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology.
• Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Experience with UHT, aseptic processing, GMP/GHP, and documentation.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCPs and critical parameters (temperature, pressure, holding time, flow rate).
• Verify steam quality and sterilization conditions; review process logs.
• Conduct in-process tests: fat %, SNF, pH, viscosity, density, whipping performance.
• Ensure CIP/SIP validation before start-up and online inspections.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology

Job description

Job Summary

To ensure real-time quality monitoring and food safety compliance during production of UHT whipping cream; cooking cream and soft serve mix maintaining adherence to HACCP, microbiological standards, aseptic processing requirements, and packaging integrity norms. Adherence to IFFCO policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Process Quality Monitoring (UHT – DSI Line)

• Monitor CCPs and critical parameters (temperature, pressure, holding time, flow rate).
• Verify steam quality and sterilization conditions.
• Conduct in-process tests: Fat %, SNF, pH, viscosity, density, whipping performance.
• Ensure CIP/SIP validation before start-up.
• Review SCADA/temperature charts and process logs.
• Responsible for online inspections-: Pre-weigh checks, CCP (critical control point) monitoring, weight monitoring.

2. HACCP & Food Safety Compliance

• Implement and monitor HACCP plan.
• Record CCP monitoring and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, ISO/FSSC 22000, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation and traceability records.
• Liaising with 3PL on Hold and Release of RM/PM/FG.
• Able to initiate and perform the Internal Audit with closure within the organisation.

3. Microbiological & Aseptic Control

• Collect aseptic samples for microbiological testing.
• Monitor sterility testing of UHT finished products.
• Responsible for timely releasing of FG and bulk batches in system.
• Support environmental monitoring in high-care areas.
• Investigate microbial deviations and implement CAPA.
• Responsible for timely releasing of FG and bulk batches in system.

4. Raw Material & Packaging Quality Assurance

• Monitor aseptic filling and sealing parameters.
• Responsible for receiving RM and PM as per quality requirements.
• Perform leak test, burst test, drop test, and seal integrity checks.
• Ensure correct coding, labelling, and net weight compliance.
• Investigate packaging defects (leakers, swollen packs, underweight).

5. Documentation & Audits

• Maintain BPR, CCP logs, deviation reports.
• Support internal, external, and customer audits.
• Participate in GMP and hygiene audits.

6. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone).
• Address process and packing issues affecting quality.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

KPIs

• Zero critical CCP deviations
• Sterility compliance rate
• Reduction in packaging defects
• Timely closure of audit non-conformities
• Reduction in customer complaints

Work Experience Requirement

• Minimum 3 years of relevant functional experience at the field
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
• Understanding of UHT – Direct Steam Injection process.
• Dairy microbiology and sterility testing knowledge.
• Aseptic packaging systems understanding.
• Good analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Diary Technology.

Competencies

• Communicating effectively
• Self and Team Management