Assistant Manager - Quality

Position Title: Asst. Manager- Quality

Function: Dairy

Organization Overview :

Britannia is a 100 YEAR Organization based in Bangalore with presence in Biscuits, Breads, Cake, Rusk, Dairy and now also in Snacking. The company celebrated its 100th year in 2018 and has emerged as a Market Leader in the Biscuit space while also launching a host of new products and entering new categories, inching closer to the vision of being a Global Total Foods Company. We are also one of the 15 best employers in India as per the Aon Best Employers Study, 2019.

Role Purpose:

To handle quality of product as per company standard at optimal cost.

In-depth knowledge of the technology of the beverage production and quality characteristics

Thorough understanding of the various process parameters and their implication on delivering the quality specifications of the product.

Ability to obtain the FPO/PFA licenses and ensure compliance with the FPO laws and regulations.

Dairy products & Beverage Processing

Key Stakeholders:

Internal:

Production team

Maintenance Team

Safety team

Quality Team

Planning team

R & D Team

Finance

Purchase

Logistics

HR & Admin

External:

Government authorities

Auditors

Pest control

Contractors

Education:

Qualifications: B.Sc/M.sc / B.Tech in Dairy Technology /Food Technology/

Experience:

Minimum 7-8 years’ experience in multiple products manufacturing –like Liquid milk, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Processed Cheese, Whey Powder, Milk powders, Yoghurt, UHT and PET line in reputed /large organization .

Must have exposure to lead a sizable team

Core Competencies:

In-depth knowledge of Dairy products manufacturing plants, process technology and product development.

Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R).

Analytical skills in problem solving.

Communication and networking.

General understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers. The marginal contribution of the various products.

Quality Management system

An understanding of the competitor's products, how the product is distributed and the consumer's preferences.

Support Tools

MS Office, MS Project,

SAP

Job description:

Ensure manufacture and dispatch of products as per prescribed quality standards, SOPs and legal requirements

Co-ordinate and support R&D in new product trials,pre-commercial trials & shelf-life studies

Co-ordinate, ensure non-conformance during visits of legal authorities & audits and follow-ups

Develop process & quality SOPs

Monitor the validity status of all regulatory Licenses periodically and its updation

Manage implementation of ISO systems, Quality manual and plant certification

Implementation of new requirements / reports and transactions

Lead validation, verification and approval of all new process, lines and equipments

Capability building of employees – TQM, QC Tools, HACCP/HARA, QMS systems, Food safety

Handle customer complaints and drive action plans for reduction

Budget planning and ensuring documentation of quality department

Ensure timely calibration of lab equipments and stock balance

Ensure that GLP & Safety guidelines are being followed

Contract manpower planning and shift rotation planning of employees in the laboratory

Assets management in laboratory

Key Performance Indicators

Actual product cost as a percentage of the originally approved credit.

Continuous, efficient and reliable operation of the plant measured using selected KPIs

Continuous improvement of operations.

Operation meets regulatory requirements.

Assist in the development of a competent and effective workforce