Overview • The position will take care of the lab’s Quality control, FG and RM approvals, lab documentations, proficiency, productivity, complainces on GLP, Continual improvements. • The Position is a key role in concentrate operations at site. • The position is vital in review and implement the Product Quality testings, approavls and executing the policies and guidelines issued from SC. Responsibilities • Overall responsible for lab operations, including testings as per aligned TAT, approvals and documentation part. • To maintain 100 % compliance to all QPP, TM, SOP, IS and GLP requirements related to concentrate lab. • Ensure analysis of concentrate as per required and specified quality standards & Monitor quality KPI s like Caffeine, TA, and RFT. • To co-ordinate with production, stores & planning to ensure smooth functioning of activities in the plant. • Ensure and maintain lab hygiene, housekeeping, sanitation and GLP standards. • To ensure implementation of all Quality procedures and SOP s issued from the SC Quality Group. • Support on compliance to local regulations for Quality & Food Safety. • Ensure orientation on Product Quality and compliances for all new joiners at the site. • Ensure 100% RFT for new product through right documentations, label and testing. • Support and coordinate on New RM Vendor developments and qualification process. • Ensure the compliance of AOP, PTRs and Capex plans for Quality Department. • Provide quality & food safety consultative support to Plant Manufacuring & supply chain. • Lead the Monthly Quality system Meet with Plant senior leadership team. • Ensure all Food Safety and GMP trainings on the site including Food Safety Team. • Responsible for Change control • Lead the Quality reseveres Program • Lead the Non Conformance Programme & Lead site Trackwise • Backup of Food defence coordinator. • Liaison with external parties on matters relating to the QC • Ensure track wise trainings and its usages in Plant and keep updates on any Pending records into it. • Ensure proficiency compliance for all schemes and timely update the results. • Support SQA related issue resolutions through procurement. • Support New equipment commissioning and validations. • Ensure the compliance of local oil approvals SOPs/process. • Lead the Plant Chemical control Program. • Lead and sustain Lab Score Card and Performance monthly tracking. • Lead the simplification program in laboratory. • Ensure the compliance of Cleaning & sanitation program and its annually Validation. • Lead the HAZMAT Lead & ensure its Compliances. • Ensure Water treatment is operating as per SOP and support team on water project. • Ensure the Lab Safety Compliances & monthly Audit. • Lead the 3S in Quality lab. Qualifications • Minimum PG in Biotech/Chemistry /Food Technology. Sound knowledge of lab and instruments operations is important. Minimum of 5 years in a food manufacturing plant, preferably MNC. Knowledge on various chemical, biological and physical testing and water treatment process. Knowledge of Quality systems & Techniques, FSSC, Instrumentation, Budgets, GMP & Food Safety audits