Quality Specialist Job – at Lactali, Apply Now!
Looking to grow your career in quality assurance within the dairy industry? Lactalis India is hiring a Quality Specialist for its Vashi, Navi Mumbai location. If you have a strong background in food safety, quality audits, and dairy testing, this opportunity offers you a chance to work with one of the world’s leading dairy companies. Learn how you can play a key role in maintaining product integrity and ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
Job Posting: Quality Specialist
Location: Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Reports To: Quality Manager
Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
About Company:
Lactalis India is a subsidiary of the globally renowned Lactalis Group, the world’s largest dairy products company headquartered in France. With a legacy spanning over 85 years, Lactalis operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of dairy products including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and infant nutrition.
In India, Lactalis strengthened its presence by acquiring leading dairy brands like Tirumala, Anik, and Prabhat Dairy, integrating its global expertise with local dairy traditions. The company is committed to providing safe, nutritious, and high-quality dairy products to millions of consumers across the country.
Job Summary:
The Quality
Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all dairy products meet company, regulatory, and customer quality and safety standards. This role involves overseeing testing protocols, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, conducting audits, and working closely with production and sanitation teams to uphold product integrity and food safety compliance.Key Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance & Control:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards (e.g., FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP) as Quality Specialist.
- Perform inspections and quality testing of raw milk, in-process, and finished products.
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment to ensure accurate results.
Documentation & Recordkeeping:
- Maintain accurate records of quality control checks, testing data, and corrective actions.
- Prepare and review SOPs, quality manuals, and compliance reports.
Audits & Compliance:
- Assist in internal and external audits (regulatory and customer) as Quality Specialist.
- Conduct routine plant and hygiene inspections.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances.
Training & Support:
- Train production staff on hygiene, quality, and food safety standards.
- Support R&D and new product development from a quality perspective as Quality Specialist.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve product quality and process efficiency.
- Analyze quality trends and recommend changes to prevent defects.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field for Quality Specialist.
Experience: 2–5 years in a quality or lab role in the dairy or food processing industry.
Skills: Strong knowledge of dairy quality standards, microbiological testing, and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with laboratory instruments. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory):
- HACCP Certification
- FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 Lead Auditor
- Food Safety Training by FSSAI
Department for Quality Specialist: Prabhat Dairy
Open Positions: 1
Skills Required: Quality Analysis, Quality Audit, Quality Check, Quality Testing
Location: Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years Of Exp: 2 to 4 years
Salary: 300,000 to 500,000 INR per annum
Tags: Quality Analysis, Quality Audit, Quality Check, Quality Testing
Designation: Executive
