Food Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Food Safety Manager

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Location: Bangalore (On-site)

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About OK

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OK is India's first Quick FMCG 2.0 company. We manufacture our own food products and deliver everyday essentials directly to customers in as little as 10 minutes. By owning the entire value chain—from manufacturing to delivery—we ensure better quality, lower prices, and complete control over product safety and freshness.

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Role Overview

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We are looking for an experienced Food Safety Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across our manufacturing facilities, dark stores, and supply chain. You will establish and maintain food safety systems, ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, conduct audits, and drive a culture of quality across operations.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in line with FSSAI, HACCP, and GMP standards.
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• Ensure compliance across manufacturing units, warehouses, dark stores, and transportation operations.
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• Conduct internal audits, hygiene inspections, and supplier quality assessments.
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• Monitor product quality, shelf life, storage conditions, and temperature control throughout the supply chain.
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• Lead investigations into food safety incidents, customer complaints, and product recalls, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
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• Train manufacturing, warehouse, and operations teams on food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and best practices.
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• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure timely renewals of licenses and certifications.
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• Maintain documentation, SOPs, audit records, and compliance reports.
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• Work closely with Product Development, Procurement, Operations, and Category teams to ensure new products meet food safety requirements.
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• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational excellence.
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Requirements

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
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• 5–8 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance within FMCG, food manufacturing, or quick commerce.
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• Strong knowledge of FSSAI regulations, HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000, and food quality systems.
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• Experience conducting internal and external audits.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• HACCP Lead Auditor or ISO 22000 certification.
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• Experience managing food safety across multiple manufacturing sites or dark store operations.
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• Familiarity with ERP or quality management systems.
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What You'll Bring

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• Strong ownership and accountability.
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• Passion for food quality and consumer safety.
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• Process-driven mindset with continuous improvement focus.
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• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving operations environment.
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• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills.
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