Head of Quality Assurance (QA)

Job Description

Title: Head of Quality Assurance (QA)

Company Name: A Reputed Manufacturing (FMCG) Company

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 35 years

Job Location: Narayanganj

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 15 to 21 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Master's Degree / Bachelor's Degree in Food Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines.

• Additional professional certifications in Food Safety and Quality Management will be considered an advantage.

• 15 to 21 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Age At least 35 years

• Minimum 15-20 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, or Manufacturing Quality Management.

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role such as Head of QA, AGM QA, DGM QA, GM QA, or equivalent.

• Experience in a reputed FMCG, food processing, beverage, confectionery, biscuit, bakery, dairy, or consumer goods manufacturing organization is mandatory.

• Hands-on experience in managing large-scale manufacturing quality systems.

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Expertise in HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and Food Safety Management Systems.

• Strong understanding of Bangladesh food regulations and international compliance requirements.

• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple manufacturing locations.

• Lead and manage the overall Quality Assurance (QA) function of the organization.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) across all manufacturing units.

• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety, quality, regulatory, and statutory requirements.

• Establish and maintain quality standards, policies, SOPs, quality objectives, and quality control procedures.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and other relevant standards as applicable.

• Drive food safety culture and quality excellence initiatives throughout the organization.

• Oversee incoming raw material quality assurance, in-process quality control, finished goods inspection, and market complaint management.

• Analyze quality trends, customer complaints, audit findings, and non-conformities and implement effective CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).

• Lead internal audits, supplier audits, customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections.

• Collaborate closely with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure product quality and compliance.

• Monitor laboratory operations, testing protocols, calibration systems, and quality documentation.

• Ensure product quality consistency and regulatory compliance for all product categories.

• Lead risk assessment, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects.

• Develop and mentor QA teams through training, performance management, and succession planning.

• Prepare and present quality performance reports, KPIs, and strategic recommendations to senior management.

• Attractive salary along with other fringe benefits will be offered to the deserved candidates as per company policy.