Head of Quality and Compliance

# Head of Quality and Compliance Location: Hyderabad **Role Overview:**\ We are looking for an experienced Quality & Compliance leader to oversee food safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across manufacturing, retail, warehousing and distribution operations. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead the overall Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Food Safety functions across multiple sites/outlets. - Develop and implement FSMS, HACCP, GMP, GHP, SOPs and quality standards. - Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, licensing, labelling and statutory requirements. - Lead ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 and BRCGS / SQF certifications, audits and inspections. - Manage raw material, packaging, supplier and finished-product quality. - Oversee hygiene, sanitation, allergen control, cold chain, warehousing and distribution quality. - Drive product traceability, complaint management, mock recalls and corrective actions. - Manage export quality compliance and product testing. - Build and lead quality teams, training and food safety culture across locations. **Candidate Profile:** - 12–15 years of experience in Food Quality, QA/QC, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance. - At least 5 years of experience leading quality across multiple manufacturing sites or retail outlets. - Experience in Indian sweets, namkeen, dairy, bakery, chocolates, QSR or food retail. - Strong knowledge of FSSAI regulations and hands-on experience with FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 and BRCGS / SQF audits. - Experience in export compliance, cold chain management and food safety systems. - Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or a relevant discipline. - ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor certification and HACCP Level 3 or above preferred. ##