QC Head – Plant

Company Overview

Frubon is the dairy, ice cream, and bakery brand of Dev Milk Foods Private Limited (DMF), established in 2004 and headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The company operates within the dairy and food manufacturing segment, producing products such as ice creams, milk, curd, buttermilk, paneer, and bakery items. Frubon emphasizes delivering high-quality products through rigorous food safety standards, product consistency, and manufacturing excellence.

Job Summary

The QC Head – Plant is responsible for leading all quality control, quality assurance, and food safety operations at the manufacturing plant. This role ensures that products meet regulatory, customer, and company standards by overseeing quality processes, managing teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency to support the company's commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control activities across incoming raw materials, packaging materials, in-process production, finished products, and microbiological testing.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, quality standards, specifications, sampling plans, and testing protocols.
• Ensure consistent product quality and drive process improvements to maximize operational efficiency and quality output.
• Oversee food safety, plant hygiene, sanitation, traceability, and product-release procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, HACCP, GMP, and applicable quality management systems.
• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities through CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Investigate product deviations, consumer complaints, and quality failures, conducting root-cause analysis and implementing preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to improve quality and reduce rejection and rework.
• Ensure laboratory readiness, including equipment calibration, testing-method compliance, and team competency.
• Build, mentor, and manage the quality team, ensuring effective resource utilization, accountability, and continuous training.
• Monitor quality KPIs, maintain documentation, and promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the plant.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: B.Sc. in Dairy Technology, Food Technology, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience: 25+ years of relevant experience in quality control and quality assurance, preferably in dairy or food processing manufacturing.
• Proven experience in leading plant-level quality operations and managing quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, microbiology, and quality management systems.
• Practical exposure to HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, or relevant customer audit standards.
• Experience handling regulatory inspections, customer audits, CAPA, root-cause analysis, and quality documentation.
• Experience with chilled, frozen, or temperature-sensitive food products is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Preferred Skills

• Additional certifications in food safety or quality management.
• Experience working in a high-volume dairy or food processing environment.
• Knowledge of latest quality assurance technologies and laboratory management.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.

Experience

• 25+ years of extensive plant-level quality leadership experience in the dairy or food processing industry.

Environment

• The role is based at the plant location, with a focus on manufacturing operations.
• The work environment involves plant floor activities, laboratory management, and cross-departmental coordination.
• The position may require occasional travel for audits, inspections, or training.

Salary

• Not specified; competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

GrowthOpportunities

• Potential to advance into senior leadership roles within the company, such as Plant Head or Quality Director.
• Opportunities for professional development through training and certifications.

Benefits

• Not specified; details to be discussed during the interview process.