Manager - Quality

JOB PURPOSE Ensure compliance at plant related to FSSAI, LMR & local excise mandatory requirements. To plan annual quality budget to ensure compliances & testing’s. To create quality MIS as one reporting systems guidelines for the function to monitor the performance New Product/Restaging/Online trails as per standards & SOP To Impart training & counseling related to Quality & Food Safety to plant team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To implement quality & food safety management system (FSSC22000, ISO 9001 etc) at unit. Ensure implementation SOP & ORs related to quality & food safety across the facility. Initiate Change management/Deviation in coordination with key stake holders. To analyze the quality data by using statistical tools to identify the trends & patterns Ensure corrective actions resulting from different internal & external audits findings are defined, monitored, appropriately addressed and verified for effectiveness. Lead plant round to identify the gap related to quality & food safety. Participation in daily meetings & share the findings for closer. Lead validations for process/equipment’s/control measure’s etc. To ensure adherence to laid down Quality standards and systems at lines. Ensure adherence to incoming Dry Goods (Packaging Material) inspection as per SOP. Drive initiatives identified to improve quality regime at unit . Impart trainings on Quality, Food safety, FoSTaC to Plant Team. Ensure smooth rollout of New Products/Restaging/VAP smoothly as per quality standards. Lead market bottle vendor development & improvement plans. Implementation of Integrated pest management across the plant. Handle Investigations for any Quality issues like incidents, complaints etc. Ensure in-process controls are in place to avoid occurrence of defects. Able to lead vendor level quality checks and audits independently. Leads quality improvement projects (QIP) / cost to quality projects at regional level. Understands the market landscape and can drive key metrics such as outlet coverage. Leads and reviews all activities at site/department level for all QMS operations for out-bound logistics. Ensures gap closures through cross-functional (sales, supply chain, manufacturing) collaboration. Has the capability / experience in driving operational quality processes for Greenfield plants & NPDs etc. KPIs Right First Time- RFT Acceptable Quality Level-AQL Monthly Unit FGWA Conformity Rate-UCR FGWA Cross Audit Consumer Complaints Internal & External audits Site & Hygiene assessment score New Product initiatives, Change management Market Assessment score % Vendor audit completion % closure of CAPA Training hours % compliance of group ORs Safety Performance of department i.e. LTA, First aids, Near Miss etc. JOB REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS: B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc -Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Chemical Engineering EXPERIENCE: 4-10 years of relevant experience in Quality function of food & beverage industry of good repute. Good knowledge on ISO9001 & FSSC22000 standards & its implementation Hands on experience on handling FSSAI process & requirements Good Knowledge on use of statistical tools and their applications Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, sound administrator with very good working knowledge of computer Knowledge of ERP platform BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Grow Diverse Teams Leverages & values diversity of profiles to build empowered teams and develops talents creating a sense of belonging in an environment that promotes the Pernod Ricard values. Values differences Build effective teams Develop talent Bold & Agile Decisive and courageous even in the face of difficult & complex situations and always learns from past experiences. Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said in a respectful way. Courage Decision quality Nimble learning Open & Authentic Role models who instill trust, engage teams by giving and receiving feedback and constantly fostering open dialogue. Instills Trust Drives Engagement Demonstrate self-awareness Situational adaptability Consumer Centric Develops customer/consumer intimacy with a focus on technology to innovate and create more value for the consumer and Pernod Ricard Consumer focus Cultivates innovation Tech Savvy Growth Mindset Forward thinking, embodying a vision that translates into inspiring strategies. Thrives in a complex and changing world deploying resources effectively and efficiently. Strategic mindset Drive vision & purpose Resourcefulness Deliver through collaboration Achieves results while balancing rigorous planning and flexible transversal collaboration. Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Drive results Collaborates Plans & aligns Job Posting End Date: 2026-05-31 Target Hire Date: 2026-04-06 Target End Date: Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.