Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier QA
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Company: HOS Global Foods / House of Spices
Are you passionate about Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, and on-site production controls? Here’s an exciting opportunity to join a growing global food organization.
About HOS Global Foods
House of Spices is a leading South Asian food manufacturer and distributor serving the USA & Canada for over 50 years. With multiple distribution centers across North America, the company focuses on bringing authentic ethnic food, flavors, culture, and family experiences to consumers.
Key Responsibilities
As a Supplier QA Executive, you will be responsible for on-site production witnessing and supplier quality assurance across supplier/co-packer facilities in South India.
Key areas include:
Production witnessing & process compliance
Verification of raw materials, formulations & product specifications
HACCP / Preventive Controls / CCP verification
Food safety and quality oversight for Frozen RTE & Rice products
GMP/GHP, hygiene, sanitation & plant verification
Supplier and co-packer audits
Identification, containment & management of deviations/non-conformances
Root Cause Analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone & process analysis
CAPA implementation and effectiveness verification
Complaint investigation & traceability
Supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement
Production-witnessing and supplier QA reporting
Travel across supplier locations is mandatory for this role.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent
• Experience handling 3rd-party (3P) operations
• Knowledge of food laboratory techniques
• Strong understanding of QA and food safety fundamentals
• Knowledge of GFSI, US FDA & FSMA requirements
• Good MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills
• Strong sensory/organoleptic evaluation skills
• Lead Auditor – any GFSI scheme
• PCQI certification preferred
• Strong technical, communication and problem-solving skills
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who is:
Hands-on and comfortable working on the shop floor
Strong in supplier quality and food safety
Analytical and solution-oriented
Effective in RCA and CAPA management
A good communicator and team player
Comfortable working in a fast-paced/start-up environment
Committed to ethical and quality-driven practices
Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier QA
How to Apply:
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