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Head of Food Safety and Quality

Head of Food Safety and Quality

Mahaan Milk Foods Ltd.India
30+ 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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