Assistant Manager-Quality

Location: Karnal , India

Date: 30 Sept 2026

Business: Rice

Department: MATS

Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed and fibre agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities and deep understanding of market needs built over 37 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, wheat milling & pasta, rice, edible oils, animal feed & protein, cotton, wood products, rubber, sugar & biofuel, freight management and risk management solutions. We are at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows, providing affordable food staples and processed agricultural products that are daily necessities and living essentials for people around the world. Driven by our Purpose to transform food, feed and fibre for a more sustainable and food secure future, we aim to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably. Olam Agri is majority 80.01% owned by the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC).

Job Description

the additional resource will provide dedicated quality supervision, improve process controls, and ensure consistent quality of raw materials, processing, and finished products across the plant operations.

The proposed Assistant Manager – Quality will be responsible for managing and overseeing quality operations at the New Plant, ensuring adherence to company standards and customer requirements.With the expansion of operations, a dedicated quality resource is required to ensure effective coordination between production, quality, and other functional teams and to address quality-related issues on a timely basis

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control

Establish and monitor quality standards for raw, semi‑processed, and finished Basmati rice.
Ensure compliance with FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, BRC, US FDA, FSSC22000, and Basmati export quality norms.
Play key role in Sedex and Smeta requirement in Basmati rice operation
Conduct regular sensory, chemical, and physical analysis of rice (grain length, whiteness, moisture, aroma, purity).
Oversee contaminant and adulteration testing to ensure 100% authentic Basmati.
Implement control points during parboiling, milling, grading, polishing, aging, and packaging.

2. Supplier & Procurement Quality Management

Approve and audit paddy suppliers, farmers, and procurement agents.
Ensure procurement aligns with varietal purity standards (e.g., 1121, 1718, 1509, Traditional Basmati).
Implement farm‑level quality improvement programs.

3. Processing Oversight

Monitor parboiling and drying processes to avoid breakage and color variation.
Oversee milling efficiency and grading accuracy.
Maintain optimal aging conditions to achieve desired texture and aroma.

Maintain documentation for internal audits, export audits, and regulatory inspections.
Ensure traceability from paddy to finished goods.

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.

5. Compliance & Documentation

Maintain documentation for internal audits, export audits, and regulatory inspections.
Ensure traceability from paddy to finished goods.

6. Team Leadership

Manage and train a team of QA managers, QC officers, lab technicians, and samplers.
Drive continuous improvement and quality culture across the plant.

7. Customer & Market Quality Feedback

Analyze consumer complaints and market feedback.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.

8. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with procurement, operations, production, R&D, and packaging teams.
Support new product development (NPD) for value‑added Basmati products.

Experience

Technical knowledge of Basmati rice varieties, processing techniques, and quality parameters.
Strong analytical ability and experience with lab equipment.
Data‑driven decision-making and strong problem-solving skills.
Leadership, communication, and team management skills.
Knowledge of national and international food safety standards.

Qualifications

B. Tech in food technology or bachelor’s in science subjects with 5 to 10 years in food Industry

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmatie action employer. All qualified applicants will receie consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected eteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including proiding a resume/C in order to be considered for open roles.