Title:  Executive-Quality

Job Summary

To ensure real-time quality monitoring and food safety compliance during production of UHT whipping cream; cooking cream and soft serve mix maintaining adherence to HACCP, microbiological standards, aseptic processing requirements, and packaging integrity norms. Adherence to IFFCO policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Process Quality Monitoring (UHT – DSI Line)

· Monitor CCPs and critical parameters (temperature, pressure, holding time, flow rate).

· Verify steam quality and sterilization conditions.

· Conduct in-process tests: Fat %, SNF, pH, viscosity, density, whipping performance.

· Ensure CIP/SIP validation before start-up.

· Review SCADA/temperature charts and process logs.

· Responsible for online inspections-: Pre-weigh checks, CCP (critical control point) monitoring, weight monitoring.

2. HACCP & Food Safety Compliance

· Implement and monitor HACCP plan.

· Record CCP monitoring and initiate corrective actions for deviations.

· Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, ISO/FSSC 22000, and regulatory standards.

· Maintain documentation and traceability records.

· Liaising with 3PL on Hold and Release of RM/PM/FG.

· Able to initiate and perform the Internal Audit with closure within the organisation.

3. Microbiological & Aseptic Control

· Collect aseptic samples for microbiological testing.

· Monitor sterility testing of UHT finished products.

· Responsible for timely releasing of FG and bulk batches in system.

· Support environmental monitoring in high-care areas.

· Investigate microbial deviations and implement CAPA.

· Responsible for timely releasing of FG and bulk batches in system.

4. Raw Material & Packaging Quality Assurance

· Monitor aseptic filling and sealing parameters.

· Responsible for receiving RM and PM as per quality requirements.

· Perform leak test, burst test, drop test, and seal integrity checks.

· Ensure correct coding, labelling, and net weight compliance.

· Investigate packaging defects (leakers, swollen packs, underweight).

5. Documentation & Audits

· Maintain BPR, CCP logs, deviation reports.

· Support internal, external, and customer audits.

· Participate in GMP and hygiene audits.

6. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

· Conduct Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone).

· Address process and packing issues affecting quality.

· Support quality improvement initiatives.

KPIs

· Zero critical CCP deviations

· Sterility compliance rate

· Reduction in packaging defects

· Timely closure of audit non-conformities

· Reduction in customer complaints

Work Experience Requirement

• Minimum 3 years of relevant functional experience at the field
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
• Understanding of UHT – Direct Steam Injection process.
• Dairy microbiology and sterility testing knowledge.
• Aseptic packaging systems understanding.
• Good analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Diary Technology.

Competencies