Manager - Quality

Role & responsibilities

• Quality Control & Assurance -
• Ensure all in-process and final stage quality checks on all Materials.
• Implement all quality processes as per set Quality Standards and ensure they are being met.
• Improve quality and consumer relationship through quality improvement of the following:
• Raw Material
• Packaging Material
• In-process quality control
• Finished goods
• Competitor beer evaluation
• Manage Quality executives on shift, giving clear directives to executives/Managers of Quality and other departments in accordance with best practices and SOPs.
• Give on-the-job training to subordinates. Ensure Smooth operation of day-to-day tasks, regular laboratory trouble-shooting.
• Proper planning to analyze the routine samples, stability samples.
• Perform analytical methods validations.
• Initiate quality control tools to improve quality ratings.
• Conducting flavor and sensory evaluation programs for the process people.
• Direct responsibility for Implementation of HACCP or any other IMS system initiated by central quality team.
• Scheduled Market visits for gathering first-hand information about quality of beer supplied and packaging.
• Arranging quality control meetings from time to time with brewing, fermentation and bottling personnel and workmen for meeting quality standards.
• Preparing departmental annual budget/CAPEX and ensuring compliance in respective plant.
• Direct responsibility of monthly, annual reporting of the quality department.

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters/Bachelor's degree in a science-intensive discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.)
• Must possess an experience of 8-10 years of experience in the Quality function of a reputed Food/ manufacturing (Preference brewery background) concern.
• Thorough understanding of Quality systems and process. Good analytical ability and ability to work and lead teams.
• Strong technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Understanding of the brewing and packaging process, HACCP and Good Manufacturing practices for food manufacturing a plus.
• Brewing/quality certifications a plus.
• Proficient in English and other local language.