Head of Quality Assurance

Food Safety & Quality Control Manager - Ready-to-Eat (Retort Processed Foods)

Location : YCook India Private Limited Factory

Industry : Food Manufacturing | Ready-to-Eat | Retort Processing

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Food Safety & Quality Control Manager to lead all food safety and quality programs for our ready-to-eat, retort-processed food production facility. This is a senior leadership role for an individual who excels at ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a robust culture of food safety.

What You’ll Do

Lead Food Safety Systems : Develop and manage HACCP and FSMS tailored to retort processing.

Assure Quality : Oversee raw material checks, in-process controls, and finished goods testing.

Stay Audit-Ready : Manage FDA, FSSAI, GFSI, IFS, and BRCGS audits; own all compliance documentation.

Thermal Process Validation : Oversee heat penetration / distribution studies, F₀ calculations, and process validation in collaboration with Process Authorities.

Supplier Management : Approve, audit, and monitor suppliers to ensure material compliance.

Sanitation & Hygiene : Lead GMP, pest control, and environmental monitoring programs.

Training & Development : Build and deliver training programs on HACCP, GMP, allergen control, and retort procedures.

Multi-Site Oversight : Harmonise food safety and quality systems across multiple facilities.

What We’re Looking For

Education : Degree in Food Science, Food Tech, Microbiology, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience : 8+ years in food safety & quality assurance, with proven expertise in ready-to-eat retort processing.

Regulatory Knowledge : Deep understanding of Indian FSSAI regulations, EU food laws, FDA standards, and global certification schemes (ISO 22000, GFSI, BRCGS, IFS).

Technical Strength : Expert in HACCP, thermal process validation, and food safety risk assessment.

Leadership : Strong communicator, problem-solver, and mentor who can lead teams under pressure.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the safety, quality, and reputation of a rapidly growing brand in the ready-to-eat sector. If you’re passionate about food safety excellence and thrive in high-stakes environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our leadership team and ensure our products are safe, compliant, and world-class.