QA/QC Manager – Food Safety & Compliance Jobs in Vijayawada

FSSC 22000 | HACCP | Food Safety | FMCG Bakery Manufacturing

Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP – Best FMCG Hiring Agency in Vijayawada

Job Title: QA/QC Manager – Food Safety & Compliance
Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Industry: FMCG / Food / Packaged Bakery Manufacturing
Department: Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Experience: 7–10 Years
Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Technology or equivalent
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
CTC: ₹6 – ₹9 LPA, inclusive of HRA
Performance Bonus: Up to 15% of fixed CTC
Relocation Support: Available for eligible outstation candidates

Job Overview

Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP, a leading FMCG hiring agency in Vijayawada, is looking for an experienced QA/QC Manager – Food Safety & Compliance for a reputed packaged bakery manufacturing organization in Vijayawada.

This is a senior Plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety position responsible for building and strengthening the plant's quality management systems, implementing HACCP and leading the organization toward FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in food manufacturing QA/QC, bakery quality, HACCP implementation, FSSC 22000 certification, FSSAI compliance, internal audits and quality team management.

Key Responsibilities

1. FSSC 22000 v6 Certification

• Conduct a comprehensive FSSC 22000 v6 gap analysis.
• Develop and execute the certification roadmap.
• Own food safety manuals, PRPs, OPRPs, HACCP plans and supporting documentation.
• Lead internal audits and CAPA closure.
• Coordinate with external certification bodies.
• Train employees on FSSC 22000 requirements.

2. HACCP & Food Safety Management

• Implement and validate the existing HACCP plan.
• Identify and monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Maintain GMP, GHP, pest control, allergen management, sanitation and supplier approval systems.
• Conduct food safety team meetings.
• Establish end-to-end traceability for raw materials and finished products.

3. Bakery Quality Control

• Establish in-process quality checks across breads, buns, rusk, cookies, cupcakes and cakes.
• Develop finished-product specifications for moisture, texture, weight, taste, crumb structure and appearance.
• Supervise QC inspections and quality records.
• Manage batch documentation and release certificates.
• Handle product holds, non-conformances, rejections and root-cause analysis.
• Establish and enforce acceptable quality limits.

4. Raw Material & Supplier Quality

• Develop incoming inspection standards for flour, fats, sugar, yeast, improvers, packaging and additives.
• Maintain approved supplier lists.
• Conduct supplier quality audits.
• Monitor supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with procurement for rejection and resolution of non-conforming materials.

5. Customer Complaints & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage customer complaints from investigation through CAPA closure.
• Maintain product recall and withdrawal procedures.
• Ensure FSSAI and Legal Metrology compliance for labelling and nutritional information.
• Manage FSSAI licence renewals and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratories for product and water testing.

6. Team Management & Quality Culture

• Lead and develop the QC Inspector team.
• Establish training programs covering GMP, GHP, HACCP, hygiene and food safety.
• Build a strong food-safety culture across the production floor.
• Report quality KPIs including rejection rate, complaints, audit findings and certification progress.

Mandatory Candidate Requirements

Education

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology or Dairy Technology.
• Qualification from a recognised institution; NIFTEM, CFTRI or equivalent is preferred.
• FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor certification is mandatory.
• HACCP Level 3 certification or equivalent is required.
• FOSTAC Food Safety Supervisor certification is mandatory.

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive QA/QC and food safety experience in food manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Experience in FMCG bakery, biscuit, snack food or allied food manufacturing is essential.
• Must have personally led or co-led at least one FSSC 22000 certification audit through successful certification — this is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Hands-on HACCP implementation experience in a live production environment.
• Strong knowledge of FSSAI, Legal Metrology and food labelling compliance.
• Experience managing QC teams and conducting internal food-safety audits.

Technical Skills

Candidates should have practical knowledge of:

• Bakery quality testing
• Moisture analysis
• Water activity
• pH and texture testing
• Weight verification
• Microbial testing interpretation
• Flour protein and moisture parameters
• Fat and yeast quality
• Food additives and raw-material specifications
• SOP and HACCP documentation
• Food safety manuals
• Third-party laboratory coordination
• MS Word and Excel

Language & Leadership Skills

Strong Telugu and English communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to communicate and train food-safety requirements to shop-floor employees in Telugu.

The candidate should be process-driven, documentation-oriented, comfortable building systems in a developing environment and capable of maintaining strict food-safety standards while working constructively with production teams.

Key Performance Areas

The role has a strong focus on achieving FSSC 22000 certification, maintaining HACCP controls, reducing product rejection, managing customer complaints and strengthening raw-material quality systems.

Salary & Benefits

💰 Fixed CTC: ₹6,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 per annum
🎯 Performance Bonus: Up to 15% of fixed CTC
🚚 Relocation Assistance: One-time support for eligible outstation candidates

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA Manager, QC Manager, Food Safety Manager or Quality Assurance Manager looking to take ownership of a complete plant-level food safety function and lead an organization toward FSSC 22000 v6 certification.

Candidates who enjoy building quality systems, implementing HACCP and driving food safety standards on the manufacturing floor will be particularly suited to this position.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV/Resume
• A brief 100–150 word summary of the FSSC 22000 certification audit they have personally led
• Copies of FSSC 22000, HACCP and FOSTAC certifications
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice period

📩 Email: info@orbitconsultancy.in
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Subject: Application – QA/QC Manager – Food Safety – Vijayawada