QC Assistant Manager

Job Title: QC/QA Assistant Manager

Department: Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Industry: Confectionery / Food Manufacturing

Experience: 5–8 Years

Job Summary:

The QC/QA Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance with regulatory and company standards in confectionery manufacturing. The role involves overseeing quality control processes, implementing quality assurance systems, and driving continuous improvement in product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Control Operations

• Monitor and control quality of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and standards.
• Supervise lab testing and inspection activities.

2. Quality Assurance Systems

• Implement and maintain QA systems such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.
• Develop and update SOPs, quality manuals, and documentation.
• Ensure traceability and batch record compliance.

3. Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FSSAI and other regulatory requirements.
• Handle audits (internal & external) and ensure audit readiness.
• Manage non-conformance, deviations, and corrective actions (CAPA).

4. Vendor & Raw Material Quality

• Evaluate and approve suppliers based on quality standards.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct supplier audits.
• Ensure quality of key raw materials like sugar, glucose, flavors, and additives.

5. Process Improvement

• Identify quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production processes.
• Reduce wastage, rework, and customer complaints.

6. Team Management

• Lead and train QC/QA team members.
• Allocate duties and monitor team performance.
• Conduct training on quality standards and food safety practices.

Key Materials Handled:

• Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Milk Solids
• Flavors, Colors, Additives
• Packaging Materials (wrappers, laminates)

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000)
• Good understanding of confectionery processes (candies, toffees, chocolates)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Audit handling experience
• Team leadership and communication skills

Qualifications:

• B.Sc / M.Sc, Diploma/ B.Tech & M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field