Deputy Quality Assurance Manager | FMCG

We are looking for a skilled Deputy Manager Quality - FMCG for our client based at Manesar, Gurgaon, It is full time position with competitive salary range.

Roles & Responsibilities:-
• Leading the Quality agenda including Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Food Safety to achieve and exceed business performance targets through the implementation and delivery of the Foods strategic agenda.
• Understands and manages the Units Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) objectives.
• Ensure implementation Q&FS initiatives to meet business goals.
• Represent as a key member of the Company Incident Management Team.
• Manage escalated, difficult or complex issues.
• Coordinate for quality and food safety risk mitigations.
• Engage and influence top management to ensure positive outcomes.
• Network in the industry to ensure the development of Q&FS best practice.
• Co-ordinate Q&FS activities across other business functions and with key stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting by sites against business KPI’s.
• Report KPI’ results for Q&FS and make recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and implement performance measurement tools and benchmarks (KPI’s).
• Implement reporting systems in accordance with company policies.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture through aggressive review of site performance.
• Develop and implement training programs, aligned to the quality and food safety requirements.
• Provide guidance, direction and development training to team members.
• Coaching and supporting representatives/managers in delivery of the Q&FS agenda.
• Conduct performance management of subordinate staff within the human resources guidelines.
• Ensure all Q&FS and risk engineering aspects are appropriately identified in all projects and capital investments.
• Observe and maintain the company’s policies and procedures.
• Manage regulatory compliance i.e. FSSAI and legal metrology.
• Manage quality in retail.
• Manage customer feedback/complaints with RCA and CAPA.
• Desired Candidate Profile:-
• Required at least 7-10 years work experience, in a manufacturing environment in the food industry preferably in the Meat Industry, with at least one year in leading a team.
• Should be Graduate / Post Graduate in Food Science /Technology/Microbiology
• Knowledge of Meat Processing
• Specialist knowledge of Quality & Food Safety requirements
• Knowledge of Indian legislation and standards
• Process monitoring and control
• Building & Managing Teams
• Managing External Environment
• New Product Development
• Communication and interpersonal Skills
• Vendor Management
• Training, Coaching and facilitation skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Presentation skills