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Only 24h Left! Head of Food Safety and Quality

Only 24h Left! Head of Food Safety and Quality

Mahaan Milk Foods Ltd.India
18 days ago
Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) function at our flagship manufacturing site in Hathras. As the Head of Food Safety & Quality, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, compliance, implementation, and continuous improvement of all food safety and quality management systems. This role will serve as a key member of the factory leadership team, ensuring that all processes and products meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Strategy

  • Define the long-term FSQA strategy aligned with Mahaan’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
  • Lead the Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Food Safety teams across functions.
  • Drive a culture of quality excellence, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Compliance and Risk Management

  • Ensure full compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, GFSI, cGMP, FSMA, and other international standards and certifications.
  • Lead site preparedness for internal and third-party audits including customer audits, statutory audits, and certifications.
  • Implement, monitor, and review all prerequisite programs, CCPs, SSOPs, RM / PM controls, and validation protocols.
  • Process & Product Quality Oversight

  • Oversee and enhance quality systems across raw material intake, production, packaging, warehousing, dispatch, and returns.
  • Review SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, market complaints, and product quality metrics on a regular basis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, R&D, Procurement, and Sales to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Technical Development and Systems

  • Develop technical quality parameters for RM / PM (Physical, Chemical, Microbial) with the R&D team.
  • Ensure documentation and validation of product dossiers, manufacturing instructions, and specification sheets.
  • Lead the implementation of a modern digital QMS system and data-driven decision-making.
  • Supplier and Vendor Quality

  • Approve and audit vendors, including new vendor onboarding, performance assessment, and compliance.
  • Establish and maintain a robust Supplier Quality Assurance Program with procurement and R&D.
  • Customer & Regulatory Interface

  • Handle customer queries related to product quality, certifications, and compliance.
  • Act as the site representative for food safety-related statutory and regulatory bodies.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Dairy Technology / Food Science / Microbiology.
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in food safety and quality, ideally in dairy / FMCG environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of Indian and global food regulations, certifications, and quality systems.
  • Experience working in or with USFDA / FSMA compliant facilities is an advantage.
  • Key Skills and Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Excellent knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and GMP standards.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and risk assessment skills.
  • High proficiency in technical documentation, reporting, and root cause analysis.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Why Join Mahaan?Impact

    Drive quality excellence that impacts the health and well-being of consumers across India.

    Culture

    Join a team of passionate food professionals fostering innovation, transparency, and excellence.

    Growth

    Direct exposure to senior management and the opportunity to influence large-scale transformation in a legacy company.

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