Quality Assurance & Quality Control - Lead

Lead – Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Location: Mumbai

Company: Vitalpro Consumer Private Limited

About the Company

Vitalpro Consumer Private Limited is a new-age consumer food company focused on reimagining Indian foods for modern consumers. The company combines culinary heritage, better ingredients, and contemporary food science to build brands that deliver both taste and trust.

The company is led by a seasoned FMCG professional, supported by a strong team of experienced professionals across product, marketing, operations, and supply chain. Together, the team brings deep expertise in building and scaling consumer brands, combining industry knowledge with entrepreneurial energy to create differentiated food brands for modern consumers.

Vitalpro is building a portfolio of differentiated consumer brands:

• Wholicious: A better-for-you food brand reimagining everyday Indian foods with better ingredients and transparency. The brand launches with mithai, bringing a healthier approach to one of India’s most loved food traditions.
• Saffron & Mishri: A premium mithai and gifting brand that blends Indian heritage with contemporary design, crafted for modern celebrations and thoughtful gifting.
• 224 Craftery: A luxury chocolate brand inspired by global flavors but crafted for the Indian palate, delivering refined indulgence with a distinctive cultural edge.

Role Overview

The Head of Quality Assurance and Quality Control will be responsible for establishing and managing end-to-end quality systems across sourcing, product development, manufacturing, and finished goods. The role will ensure that all products meet the highest standards of food safety, consistency, and regulatory compliance while preserving the authentic taste of traditional Indian foods.

This role will work closely with product development, supply chain, and manufacturing partners to build strong quality processes as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Standards

• Establish and implement the company’s QA and QC framework across all products and manufacturing partners.
• Develop SOPs, quality manuals, and testing protocols for raw materials, in-process checks, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
• Implement and maintain food safety management systems aligned with ISO 22000.

Manufacturing & Vendor Quality

• Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Conduct periodic audits of manufacturing facilities and suppliers.
• Establish quality benchmarks for ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods.

Product Quality & Consistency

• Monitor quality across the entire production process from ingredient sourcing to final packaging.
• Implement testing protocols to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and shelf life.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality deviations.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure product labeling and documentation comply with regulatory standards.
• Manage documentation required for audits, certifications, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain compliance with systems such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO food safety standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve product stability, shelf life, and ingredient quality.
• Train internal teams and manufacturing partners on quality and food safety standards.
• Build a culture of quality and food safety across the organization.

Ideal Candidate

• 10–15 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control within food or FMCG companies.
• Strong experience with food safety systems including ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP.
• Experience managing quality for packaged foods, sweets, confectionery, or dairy products preferred.
• Experience working with third-party manufacturing partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to build the quality foundation of a fast-growing food company.
• Work across product innovation, sourcing, and manufacturing.
• High ownership and strategic impact in ensuring product safety, consistency, and consumer trust.

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