MANAGER R & D & QUALITY ASSURANCE

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead formulation of new spice blends, recipe mixes, powders, seasonings and dry mixes & desserts based on customer briefs and market trends.
• Conduct pilot trials and scale up successful formulations for commercial production.
• Improve existing products in terms of taste, cost, texture and shelf life.
• Explore and apply clean-label solutions, natural preservatives and flavor enhancers.
• Maintain detailed formulation records, recipe sheets and product technical dossiers.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales for sampling, claims and technical support.
• Establish and monitor quality systems to ensure consistent product safety and compliance.
• Implement and oversee GMP, GHP, HACCP and ISO 22000 systems in the plant.
• Develop and validate quality parameters for raw materials, in-process checks and finished goods.
• Maintain QC labs for sensory evaluation, microbial testing, moisture content analysis.
• Drive root cause analysis and CAPA (Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions) for customer complaints and internal quality issues.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of all quality processes and batch records.
• Ensure product and labeling compliance with FOOD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (FMS) and export regulations.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation FOOD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (FMS) licenses, ingredient declarations, nutritional panels and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies during inspections and certifications.
• Work closely with production for new product trials, scale-up and process validation.
• Support procurement in evaluating new raw materials and vendor quality.
• Collaborate with maintenance and safety teams to ensure hygiene and safety compliance in critical areas.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: M.Sc. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field
• Experience: 8–10 years in food processing, specifically in recipe mixes, whole spices, salt, seasonings, desserts, with hands-on experience in both QA and R&D roles.

· Certifications (preferred): Halal, HACCP, FSSC 22000 based on ISO 22000 Internal Auditor, Food Safety Lead Auditor etc.

Participate in Product Development with a focus on:

Whole spices, recipe mixes, spice powders, herbs, seasonings, corn flour and desserts like custards, jellies, kheer mixes, vermicelli, and future-forward food innovations products.

Benefits:

• Market Competitive Salary.

• Mobile & Sim (As per policy).

• Eid Bonus & Annual Bonus (As per policy).

• Gratuity (As per policy).

• Yearly Leave encashment.

• Medical (As per Policy)

APPLY NOW

Send your resume hr@sorrelfoods.com

More information WhatsApp: +92 310 444 6819

Location:

20-CCA DHA Phase 8 (EX Park View) Cantt Lahore

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person