Regional packaging QA manager
Core
Lead supplier quality improvement and packaging material quality assurance for Diageo's West India region, ensuring compliance with food safety systems and driving continual improvements across manufacturing units.
Role type
Senior individual contributor, regional packaging QA manager
Builds
Packaging quality management systems, supplier qualification programs, and POCs for innovation and productivity projects
Domain
FMCG / Beverage / Food manufacturing, packaging materials, supplier quality
Required skills
Supplier quality management, packaging material expertise, FMEA, RCA/CAPA, HACCP/FSSC 22000 compliance, statistical quality tools, SAP/LIMS, audit management, change management, root cause analysis, supplier development, training delivery
Preferred skills
M.Sc. in Chemistry/Microbiology/Food Technology/Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/Polymer Engineering, IIP/SIES/CIPET certification, experience in Distillery/Brewery/FMCG/Pharma, knowledge of ISO 9001/22000
Technologies
SAP, LIMS, FMEA, HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000, AQL
Responsibilities
Drive supplier quality improvement and manage supplier audits; Execute POCs/trials for innovation and productivity projects; Ensure compliance with legal/regulatory requirements (GRMS, GMP, Food Safety); Develop supplier quality management systems and drive capability development; Enable unit QC teams with specifications and inspection procedures; Drive alternate supplier development and facility compliance; Conduct vendor visits for quality issue resolution; Provide technical support for packaging material quality and runnability; Manage change management for new suppliers/materials; Drive continual improvements and consumer complaint resolution; Train unit teams on inspection methods and quality tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC