We’re Hiring: Quality Executive | | Patiala, Punjab
Looking to build a strong career in food quality and manufacturing excellence? is hiring a Quality Executive for its Channo Plant (PC 32 & 21 lines) in Patiala, Punjab, India.
Role Overview
As a Quality Executive, you will drive a strong quality culture across shifts, ensuring production of the right quality product while maintaining high food safety and compliance standards. The role focuses on stabilizing shift operations, minimizing wastage, and ensuring zero red complaints through stringent quality control practices.
Key Responsibilities
Process Quality Control
- Conduct online quality checks during production.
- Monitor machine parameters (Peelers, Fryers, Slicers, Conveyors, Seasoning Tumbler).
- Ensure correct slice thickness, moisture levels, seasoning levels, and oil quality (FFA, PV, OV, etc.).
- Decide on blanching requirements (Hunter Color Test) and oil blending ratios.
- Ensure fryer oil optimization and compliance with gold standard oil charts.
- Take corrective actions and communicate issues promptly to production teams.
Packaging Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with Frito Lay standards.
- Conduct leakage, weight, batch printing, and air fill checks.
- Perform Nitrogen Flushing tests (oxygen % in packs).
- Oversee film quality checks and finished goods inspection.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented in critical cases.
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain Daily Quality Reports and Weak Link Forms.
- Ensure end-of-shift air leakage reports.
- Document quality procedures, findings, hazards, and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with SOX and statutory laws (Weights & Measures, FSSA).
Plant Quality & Hygiene
- Maintain GMP, GHK, GLP standards.
- Support internal and external audits (HACCP, AIB, Process Audit).
- Conduct weekly housekeeping audits.
- Ensure pest control, equipment cleaning, and safe plant conditions.
- Manage hold materials and issue NCD tags (Red/White/Yellow).
Collaboration & Leadership
- Coordinate Take Action Wall & Hot Wall meetings.
- Conduct quality wall meetings with production & engineering teams.
- Train and develop quality checkers.
- Support TPM initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Handle IR situations and manage contract labor at the shop floor.
Customer Complaint Resolution
- Assist in root cause analysis.
- Develop and implement preventive action plans.
- Ensure recurrence prevention.
Qualifications
- B.Tech (Food Tech) / M.Sc. Food Tech or relevant field.
- 3–5 years of experience in food safety/ISO systems.
- Knowledge of FSSA, HACCP, AIB, and TPM preferred.
- Strong understanding of food safety systems and manufacturing quality standards.
Why Join?
- Be part of a globally recognized organization.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Gain hands-on exposure to food safety, compliance, and TPM systems.
- Work in a culture that promotes growth and accountability.
Location: Patiala, Punjab, India
How to Apply:
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