ASSOCIATE MANAGER - QUALITY ASSURANCE

There's never been a more exciting time to be at McCormick India. We're a respected global flavour leader with more than 12,000 employees across 27 countries. From favourite drinks to iconic burgers and in every aisle in the grocery store, McCormick is flavouring many of the biggest brands you know.

What makes us a great place to work? Simple. We put people first. We champion growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people and our planet. The best part: we get to bring our passion for flavour to work every day. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Position Overview

To ensure customer and McCormick quality standards are met and to provide disposition for out of specification products.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct and participate in customer, regulatory, AIB and vendor audits, and visits. Work closely with the Production Teams to conduct investigations and studies to determine cause, effect and corrective actions required to resolve deviations from quality and customer standards.

Management of documents status at Intelex , Food safety Culture Survey

Interact with customers at any and all levels required to establish and maintain effective business relationships.

Lead the management and disposition of Out of Specification and defective Finished Products.

Participate or lead the development of new or revised QA procedures as assigned by the Global Quality and Regulatory.

Identify opportunities for improved efficiency of the operation (capital, expenses, people, equipment, etc.)

Maintain and distribute updated specifications for products as needed. Administer return goods process. Participate in or Lead mock recalls, Traceability and material trace ability exercises.

Assist the Quality Team in determining the annual Quality Program training needs.

Secondary Responsibilities

Management of Operational Quality operations

Validation and verification of processes, CCPs and OPRPs

Change management system

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field with 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing Quality Control experience required with food manufacturing and supervisory experience preferred. Have the ability and experience writing technical procedures. Have the knowledge and experience working with HACCP Programs and other Food Safety pre-requisite programs.

Other Skills And HPO Competencies

Have the ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as specifications, procedure manuals and technical data sheets.

Our ambitions are bold. If you are a change-maker with a passion for flavour and an appetite for a good challenge, come have a seat at our table. Your application will be treated in strict confidence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.