QA/QC General Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC General Manager to lead and oversee all Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining robust quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and managing laboratory and quality operations.

This role requires strong leadership capabilities, expertise in quality management systems, regulatory compliance, audits, validations, and quality control processes to ensure products consistently meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams across all operational shifts.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, FSSAI, HACCP, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Review and approve SOPs, specifications, analytical reports, validation documents, and batch manufacturing records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct and coordinate internal audits, vendor audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Review deviations, CAPA, change controls, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and customer complaints.
• Ensure data integrity, documentation control, traceability, and compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor quality of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Oversee laboratory operations, analytical testing, and quality control activities.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to maintain quality standards.
• Support process validation, cleaning validation, method validation, and qualification activities.
• Analyze quality metrics and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Train and mentor team members on quality systems, GMP requirements, and regulatory updates.
• Ensure readiness for customer audits and regulatory inspections.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, FSSAI, HACCP, and Quality Management Systems.
• Extensive experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control operations.
• Strong understanding of analytical testing methods, laboratory operations, and quality standards.
• Experience handling regulatory audits, customer audits, and certification audits.
• Knowledge of CAPA, Change Control, OOS, Root Cause Analysis, and Risk Management.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and compliance management skills.
• Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and quality documentation software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

• Nutraceuticals
• Herbal Extracts
• Botanical Ingredients
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food Processing
• Dietary Supplements
• Biotechnology
• Healthcare Products
• FMCG Manufacturing
• Quality-Controlled Manufacturing Environments

What We're Looking For

• 7–10 years of progressive QA/QC experience in regulated manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record of managing quality systems and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience leading audits, inspections, and quality improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations and analytical testing procedures.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing quality teams.
• Commitment to quality excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Role

QA/QC General Manager

Industry

Nutraceuticals / Herbal Extracts / Pharmaceuticals / Food Processing / Botanical Ingredients

Location

Nelamangala, Bengaluru