Assistant manager (QC)

Job description

At The Whole Truth, our mission is to rebuild the world’s trust in its food. We exist because consumers have been fed half-truths by big food companies for far too long. Our response? Total honesty. We are India’s first 100% Clean Label food company — everything we make is free of hidden ingredients or misleading labels. Just real food, made with integrity. And yes, we are a team of kind, passionate, slightly crazy, and very driven people. Want to understand our culture better? Key Responsibilities As Assistant Manager – Quality, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end quality operations at 3rd party manufacturing locations. This includes: • Frequent travel to 3rd party units across India for audits, training, inspections, and quality monitoring. • Overseeing day-to-day quality control operations and ensuring adherence to regulatory (FSSAI, ISO, etc.) standards. • Reviewing product and process specifications as per FSSAI & IS standards. • Enforcing quality requirements for raw materials, in-process materials, and final products. • Coordinating with 3rd party teams and internal stakeholders to resolve quality deviations. • Maintaining hygiene standards for people, equipment, and the production environment. • Approving compliant batches and rejecting non-conforming products. • Documenting all quality processes for audit readiness. • Implementing robust QC systems to maintain consistent product quality. • Leading internal audits and managing 3rd party audits. • Training QC staff on quality procedures and standards. • Driving root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing CAPA. • Ensuring GMP, GHP, and HACCP adherence across facilities. • Working closely with Operations to ensure real-time quality improvements. • Verifying and maintaining complete records of QC data and results. • Monitoring packaging quality and final product inspection. • Minimizing customer complaints through proactive quality management. Qualifications and Skills • Postgraduate degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. • 3–4 years of QC experience in the food manufacturing industry. • Strong command over food safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, and documentation protocols. • Experience managing 3rd party/contract manufacturing setups is a must. • Willingness and ability to travel across India frequently. • Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Demonstrated team leadership and coordination abilities. • High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.