Food Safety and Quality Management Specialist

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟮-𝟰 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 2+ yrs

Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

As a Food Safety and Quality Management Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that all food production processes meet rigorous safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Food Safety Management System aligned with FSSC 22000 and FSSAI guidelines, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance across all operational levels. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and enforce corrective actions that uphold product integrity and consumer trust. By monitoring compliance metrics and driving training initiatives, you will play a vital part in safeguarding brand reputation while optimizing operational efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

• Develop and maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in accordance with FSSC 22000 and FSSAI regulations.

• Conduct regular internal audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses to identify and mitigate food safety risks.

• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformities.

• Collaborate with production, procurement, and quality teams to integrate food safety practices into day‑to‑day operations.

• Prepare and submit documentation for regulatory inspections and certifications, ensuring audit readiness.

• Design and deliver food safety training programs for employees at all levels.

• Monitor and analyze quality control data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Liaise with external auditors, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities to facilitate compliance.

• Manage traceability systems and ensure accurate record-keeping of raw materials, processes, and finished products.

• Develop and implement emergency response procedures for contamination incidents or recalls.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘁

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food safety management within a manufacturing setting.

• Proficiency in FSSC 22000 implementation and audit processes.

• Strong knowledge of FSSAI regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and develop effective CAPA plans.

• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and data interpretation.

• Effective communication and training skills, capable of conveying complex concepts simply.

• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams to achieve food safety objectives.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Familiarity with HACCP principles and GMP practices within the food industry.