Head of Food Safety and Quality

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.

Process & Product Quality Oversight - Oversee and enhance quality systems across raw material intake, production, packaging, warehousing, dispatch, and returns.

Technical Development and Systems - Develop technical quality parameters for RM / PM (Physical, Chemical, Microbial) with the R&D team.

Supplier and Vendor Quality - Approve and audit vendors, including new vendor onboarding, performance assessment, and compliance.

Customer & Regulatory Interface - Handle customer queries related to product quality, certifications, and compliance.

Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Dairy Technology / Food Science / Microbiology.

Key Skills and Competencies - Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

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.