QA / QC Executive

QC In-Charge – Staples | Job DescriptionLocation: Panchkula, Haryana

Department: Quality Control / FMCG

Industry: Food / Staples / FMCG

Experience: 5–8 years

Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field

Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced QC In-Charge – Staples to manage quality control activities for staple food products such as rice, wheat flour/atta, pulses, sugar, edible grains, spices and other packaged FMCG staples. The role will ensure compliance with internal quality standards and applicable food-safety requirements.

• Key ResponsibilitiesManage incoming raw material, in-process and finished-product quality inspection.
• Establish and monitor quality parameters for rice, pulses, flour, grains, spices and other staples.
• Check moisture, foreign matter, infestation, colour, odour, appearance, weight and other product-specific parameters.
• Coordinate sampling and testing through internal/external laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain COA, inspection reports, test reports and quality records.
• Monitor vendor quality and conduct supplier quality evaluations/audits.
• Handle customer complaints, identify root causes and implement CAPA.
• Monitor packaging quality, labelling, batch coding, shelf life and storage conditions.
• Conduct GMP, hygiene and sanitation inspections.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Production, Warehouse and Merchandising teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain quality SOPs, specifications and sampling plans.
• Identify recurring quality deviations and implement preventive measures.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Required SkillsStrong knowledge of FMCG Staples Quality Control.
• Knowledge of FSSAI and food-safety standards.
• Good understanding of HACCP, GMP, CAPA and root-cause analysis.
• Experience in vendor/raw-material quality inspection.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory testing procedures.
• Strong coordination and team-management skills.

Preferred BackgroundCandidates from FMCG, food processing, packaged food, rice/pulses/flour manufacturing, private-label retail or large-format retail environments would be relevant.