Quality Executive

Role & responsibilities

• Conduct inbound quality checks and grading of Fruits & Vegetables at the FnV hub.
• Perform visual inspection of produce and identify/reject sub-standard products.
• Conduct quality audits at J24 stores, including checking shelf life, freshness and display standards.
• Track shrinkage/dump and maintain quality-related records.
• Coordinate with procurement and hub operations teams to identify and address vendor quality issues.
• Maintain quality logs and GRN-level records and escalate quality anomalies.
• Support the development and implementation of SOPs for grading, receiving and freshness standards.
• Conduct regular on-ground/market visits as part of the role.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.Sc. Agriculture / Diploma in Agriculture or other relevant agriculture-related qualification.
• Experience: Freshers are welcome; candidates with 13 years of experience in FnV operations, mandi procurement or food quality inspection will have an advantage.
• Good understanding of Fruits & Vegetables quality, freshness and grading standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects in produce.
• Comfortable working in an on-ground, operational environment across distribution hubs and retail stores.
• Basic comfort with maintaining quality records, tracking data and reporting.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with vendors, procurement and operations teams.
• Languages: Kannada and English.
• Gender: Male candidates only.
• Willingness to work 6 days a week, including night shifts, and travel for market visits.
• Energetic, self-driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.