Position Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) function at our flagship manufacturing site in Hathras. As the Head of Food Safety & Quality, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, compliance, implementation, and continuous improvement of all food safety and quality management systems. This role will serve as a key member of the factory leadership team, ensuring that all processes and products meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy - Define the long-term FSQA strategy aligned with Mahaan’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
- Lead the Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Food Safety teams across functions.
- Drive a culture of quality excellence, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Compliance and Risk Management - Ensure full compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, GFSI, c GMP, FSMA, and other international standards and certifications.
- Lead site preparedness for internal and third-party audits including customer audits, statutory audits, and certifications.
- Implement, monitor, and review all prerequisite programs, CCPs, SSOPs, RM/PM controls, and validation protocols.
Process & Product Quality Oversight - Oversee and enhance quality systems across raw material intake, production, packaging, warehousing, dispatch, and returns.
- Review SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, market complaints, and product quality metrics on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, R&D, Procurement, and Sales to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Technical Development and Systems - Develop technical quality parameters for RM/PM (Physical, Chemical, Microbial) with the R&D team.
- Ensure documentation and validation of product dossiers, manufacturing instructions, and specification sheets.
- Lead the implementation of a modern digital QMS system and data-driven decision-making.
Supplier and Vendor Quality - Approve and audit vendors, including new vendor onboarding, performance assessment, and compliance.
- Establish and maintain a robust Supplier Quality Assurance Program with procurement and R&D.
Customer & Regulatory Interface - Handle customer queries related to product quality, certifications, and compliance.
- Act as the site representative for food safety-related statutory and regulatory bodies.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Dairy Technology / Food Science / Microbiology.
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in food safety and quality, ideally in dairy/FMCG environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Indian and global food regulations, certifications, and quality systems.
- Experience working in or with USFDA/FSMA compliant facilities is an advantage.
Key Skills and Competencies - Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and GMP standards.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and risk assessment skills.
- High proficiency in technical documentation, reporting, and root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Why Join Mahaan?Impact Drive quality excellence that impacts the health and well-being of consumers across India.
Culture Join a team of passionate food professionals fostering innovation, transparency, and excellence.
Growth Direct exposure to senior management and the opportunity to influence large-scale transformation in a legacy company.
