Dairy Manager jobs in Tamil Nadu

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance to oversee quality assurance and quality control activities across dairy processing and production operations. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining product quality, food safety standards, statutory compliance, laboratory operations, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure quality standards across raw milk, in-process, and finished dairy products.
• Supervise quality testing for products such as Milk, Curd, Buttermilk, Paneer, Butter, Ghee, Dairy Whitener, SMP, Khova, and Flavored Milk.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO, BIS and other applicable food safety and quality requirements.
• Monitor raw milk testing parameters including Fat, SNF, Acidity, CLR, Adulteration, and MBR.
• Review in-process and finished product test results and ensure products meet defined specifications.
• Manage COA, laboratory records, test reports, calibration records, and quality documentation.
• Conduct and monitor CIP verification, swab tests, hygiene checks, and sanitation inspections.
• Handle product deviations, non-conformities, customer complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Stores, and Dispatch teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Monitor laboratory equipment, chemicals, reagents, and testing procedures.
• Ensure proper sampling, testing, traceability, and retention of quality records.
• Support and coordinate internal, external, customer, statutory, and food safety audits.
• Train QA/QC staff and production employees on quality, hygiene, GMP, and food safety practices.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports and MIS for management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality deviations and improve product consistency.
• Ensure proper implementation of quality procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and food safety practices.

Qualification

• B.Sc / M.Sc – Chemistry / Microbiology / Food Technology / Dairy Technology or related qualification.
• Additional certification in Food Safety / HACCP / ISO will be an advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance preferably in the Dairy industry.
• Strong knowledge of dairy product testing, laboratory procedures, food safety, and quality systems is preferred.
• Experience in handling QA/QC teams and audits will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Dairy Quality & Food Safety Standards
• FSSAI, HACCP, GMP and ISO compliance
• Laboratory testing and documentation
• Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
• Audit handling and compliance
• Team management and coordination
• MS Excel, ERP and MIS reporting
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Free Accommodation
• Cab Facility – Erode to Plant
• Canteen Facility at Subsidized Rates
• Annual Diwali Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• PF & Other Statutory Benefits

Salary

Best in Industry – Depending on Experience and Interview Performance

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their resume via WhatsApp: +91 95855 18112

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Erode, Tamil Nadu (Erode, Erode District): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Quality Assurance preferably in the Dairy: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person