Quality Assurance Executive

Job Purpose:To ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of 20 Litre packaged drinking water jars by monitoring water treatment, jar washing, filling, sealing, storage, and dispatch processes as per BIS IS 14543 and FSSAI standards.

• Key Responsibilities:Water Quality MonitoringConduct daily testing of:
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• Raw water
• Treated water
• Finished water (20L jars)
• Monitor TDS, pH, turbidity, residual ozone, and microbiological parameters.
• Coordinate monthly testing with NABL-approved labs.
• Jar Washing & Hygiene ControlMonitor automatic jar washing system (pre-wash, caustic wash, hot water, RO rinse).
• Ensure proper concentration of cleaning chemicals and washing temperature.
• Inspect jars for:
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• Scratches, cracks, fungus, discoloration
• Odour or contamination
• Reject damaged or non-conforming jars.
• Filling, Sealing & PackingEnsure hygienic filling operations.
• Check cap quality, sealing integrity, leakage, and label accuracy.
• Verify batch coding / date marking.
• Ensure use of food-grade materials only.
• Plant Hygiene & GMPImplement GMP, GHP, and personal hygiene practices.
• Ensure workers follow:
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• Hand sanitation
• Uniforms, gloves, caps, masks
• Monitor pest control and housekeeping activities.
• Documentation & ComplianceMaintain quality records:

• Water test logs
• Jar washing records
• Cleaning & sanitation schedules
• Equipment calibration logs
• Prepare for and support:
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• BIS inspections
• FSSAI audits
• Maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Training & AwarenessTrain operators on:
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• Hygiene
• Jar handling practices
• Quality standards
• Conduct refresher training sessions.
• Corrective & Preventive ActionsHandle non-conformities and customer complaints related to:

• Jar quality
• Water taste, smell, or appearance

• Implement CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Key Skills & Knowledge:Strong knowledge of IS 14543 for 20L jars
• Understanding of jar washing systems & sanitation
• Basic microbiological testing knowledge
• Documentation and audit handling
• Attention to detail
• Educational Qualification:B.Sc / M.Sc (Chemistry / Microbiology / Food Science)
• Diploma / Degree in Food Technology or Chemical Engineering
• Experience:1–4 years experience in 20 Litre Jar Packaged Drinking Water
• Experience in handling BIS audits preferred
• KPIs:Zero BIS / FSSAI non-compliance
• Customer complaint reduction
• Consistent water quality
• Audit success rate