Primary Objective
The job holder has accountability for effective and efficient monitoring and maintaining quality and food safety systems compliance status at the manufacturing unit which are necessary for smooth operations and introduction of new products; and provides periodic feedback to various stakeholders. Quality system compliances includes Corporate, Division policies, procedures, ISO/FSSC 22000 and regulatory requirements applicable to Abbott Nutrition Jhagadia.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of Global Policy Requirements into Site SOPs & Actual Practice

• Assure that all QA documents meet established divisional, corporate and regulatory standard and that these documents are an efficient, effective system for both their use and Quality Assurance.

• Develop and ensure that required quality system related documents are in place and in use for New Product Introductions for timely execution.

• Conduct gap analysis for corporate and division policies, site level documents and regulatory requirements applicable to site and develop action plan to close the gap and mitigate risk

• Oversee implementation of Internal Audit & Global CAPA Compliance Schedule as well as Document Control Activity for JH Site.

• Update JH Site’s QMS with upcoming new Management Systems as well as Global Requirements

• Compile Monthly Data & Report to Division for Matric Update

• Maintain the Quality System files and associated documentation including Document Change control, Audits, Management Review, Mock Recall, etc.

• Compile all materials required for regulatory submissions, license renewal, and registrations. They must stay current with regulatory procedures and changes in AQR/AN quality system.

• Ensure the system compliance to ISO/FSSC 22000, HACCP, BIS and FSSAI requirements in and around the manufacturing facility by regular interaction with all stakeholders and action planning

• Training of employees on GMP, QMS and Food Safety Requirements

Education
Post Graduate Degree in Dairy or Food Sciences or related field like Master’s Degree in Science with 10 to 12 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance function.

Background

• Understanding of Quality systems ISO 9001/ISO 22000/ FSSAI /BIS / Risk Assessment, conducting Internal Audits and exposure for HAZOP/HACCP/Food Safety systems is desirable.

• Experience in processing, reviewing and filing hard and soft copy documents, preferably within the quality department in a Nutiritonal or similarly regulated industry.

• Knowledge of regulatory, statutory and corporate policies

• Experience and understanding of document control practices and related activities.

• Excellent organization and filing skills, both hardcopies and electronic file management, consistent attention to detail

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities and projects.

Adaptability, Innovation, Initiative, Teamwork, Integrity

• Interpersonal skills in order to have healthy relationship with colleagues working in different functions at site.

• Communication skills in order to understand and provide necessary feedback or solutions within the QA team and internal customers.

• Decision making skills in order to handle the compliances

• Sense of urgency in planning, coordinating of compliance function so as to ensure all applicable corporate, division policies, regulatory, statutory and food safety requirements are adhered to.

Accountability
QMS for Jhagadia