WE’RE HIRING | Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Company: Intersnack Cashew India Private Limited
Position: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Are you an experienced Food Safety, Quality, or Technical professional looking for an opportunity to lead food safety and quality systems in a manufacturing environment?
Intersnack Cashew India Private Limited is hiring a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead factory-level quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deploy factory-level quality objectives and action plans aligned with corporate quality strategies.
• Manage QA/QC budgets, resources, testing equipment, laboratory requirements, and third-party testing.
• Establish QA/QC training plans, audit schedules, inspection programs, and quality KPIs.
• Ensure robust document control and consistency of SOPs, specifications, formulations, and quality records.
• Standardize quality testing methods across production lines and shifts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and regulatory requirements, including FSMA, FDA, EU, USDA, and local regulations.
• Lead day-to-day QC activities, including raw material inspection, in-process checks, finished-product verification, and issue resolution.
• Manage product specifications, customer requirements, compliance documentation, and verification testing.
• Maintain and optimize CCPs, process controls, internal audits, and deviation management systems.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality and food safety issues.
• Implement and maintain QMS, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, sanitation, and pest-control programs
• Conduct food safety and hygiene inspections and coordinate improvements based on risk assessments and audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Conduct risk assessments such as FMEA and food safety hazard analyses for existing processes, NPIs, and process changes.
• Lead compliance audits and ensure adherence to company standards and legal requirements.
• Support technical trials, cross-functional projects, and other business initiatives.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
• Food Processing
• Food Technology
• Chemical Engineering
• Or a related field
Experience
• 7–10 years of experience in Quality, Technical, or Food Safety management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of GFSI-recognized food safety systems
• Proven experience in managing audits, regulatory inspections, and customer quality programs.
Certifications
• Food Safety or Quality Management System certification such as HACCP, ISO, or equivalent.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification/training in food safety or quality standards.
Additional Skills
• Fluency in English and Tamil.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
How to Apply:
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