Senior Executive – Quality Assurance

# Senior Executive – Quality Assurance ## Company Overview Foods & Inns Limited is a leading Indian food processing company with over 50 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in the processing and export of fruits, vegetables, frozen foods, IQF products, snacks, and ready-to-eat food products. With multiple manufacturing facilities across India, including its Vankal facility in Valsad, Gujarat, the organization emphasizes food quality, safety, traceability, and sustainable food processing practices. ## Job Summary The Senior Executive – Quality Assurance will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards across the production processes at the Vankal facility. The role focuses on monitoring quality, conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, particularly for Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food products. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding product integrity and customer satisfaction. ## Responsibilities - Monitor and ensure **quality standards** across the production line. - Conduct **online/in-process quality checks** and ensure adherence to defined specifications. - Handle **incoming inspection and testing** of Raw Materials (RM) and Packaging Materials (PM). - Ensure **proper implementation of HACCP** (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and food safety practices. - Maintain **product traceability** throughout the production and packaging process. - Ensure **compliance with applicable food safety and regulatory requirements**. - Identify **quality deviations** and coordinate **corrective and preventive actions**. - Maintain **QA/QC records, inspection reports, and documentation**. - Support **internal and external audits** and ensure compliance with quality standards. - Coordinate with **Production, R&D, Stores**, and other relevant teams to resolve quality issues. - Monitor **hygiene, sanitation, and GMP** (Good Manufacturing Practices) practices on the shop floor. - Support **investigation of customer complaints, deviations, and non-conformities**. ## Qualifications - 4–5+ years of **experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control** within the **food industry**. - Mandatory experience in **Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food products**. - Good awareness of **HACCP** and **BRC** (British Retail Consortium) requirements. - Knowledge of **food safety and regulatory requirements**. - Hands-on experience in **online/in-process quality control**. - Experience in **Raw Material (RM) & Packaging Material (PM) inspection/testing**. - Good understanding of **traceability** and **quality documentation**. - Educational qualifications: **Bachelor’s degree** in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related fields. - Strong **analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills**. ## Preferred Skills - Experience in **food processing, RTE, frozen food, processed food, or FMCG** (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) manufacturing. - Familiarity with **food safety standards** and **regulatory compliance**. - Ability to work effectively in a **team environment**. - Strong **communication skills** and attention to detail. ## Experience - **4 to 5+ years** of relevant experience in **Quality Assurance/Quality Control** within the **food industry**, specifically with **Ready-to-Eat products**. ## Environment - The role is based at the **Vankal manufacturing facility in Valsad, Gujarat**. - The work environment involves **shop floor activities**, including monitoring hygiene, sanitation, and GMP practices. - Candidates should be comfortable working in a **manufacturing setting** with physical and environmental conditions typical of food processing plants. - Preference for **local candidates** who can **commute easily** to the facility. ## Salary - **₹6.5–7.5 LPA** (Maximum CTC), depending on **experience and suitability**. ## Growth Opportunities - Potential for career advancement within the **Quality Assurance department**. - Opportunities to develop expertise in **food safety standards** and **regulatory compliance**. - Possibility to take on **additional responsibilities** in process improvement and quality management. ## Benefits - Not specified in the provided information.