Food Safety Officer Full Time

This SOP applies to the Food Safety Officer working in the production facility responsible for overseeing raw material inspection, in-process checks, finished product evaluation, and storage/transport conditions.

Responsibilities of the Food Safety Officer:

• Raw Material Inspection:
  The FSO must check the quality and compliance of raw materials received in the designated department.
  All materials must meet the specifications outlined in the controlled documents.
  Any non-compliant material must be reported and held from use until resolved.
• Monitoring of Manufacturing Process (BMR Supervision):
  The FSO is responsible for monitoring the complete manufacturing process from mixing to final packaging, as recorded in the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR).
  Make sure adherence to SOPs, process parameters, hygiene, and GMP guidelines during production.
• In-Process Lab Testing:
  The FSO must ensure that all required in-process laboratory tests (pH, viscosity, Fat, Moisture, microbiological tests, and many others depending upon product, etc.) are performed as per production requirements.
  Results must be recorded and any deviation must be addressed immediately.
• Finished Product Evaluation:
  All finished products must be checked for compliance with quality and safety parameters as per controlled documents.
  Products not meeting the criteria must be held and reviewed.
• Sensory Evaluation:
  Conduct regular sensory evaluations (taste, smell, appearance, texture) of products to ensure consistency in quality.
  Sensory panel results must be documented.
• Storage Temperature Monitoring:
  The FSO is responsible for confirming that all storage areas (cold storage, ambient storage) maintain temperature within the defined standard range.
  Any deviation must be recorded and corrective action taken.
• Monitoring of Vehicle Temperature during Loading:
  Before dispatch, the FSO must monitor and record the temperature of vehicles used for transporting food products.
  Ensure vehicles are pre-cooled (if required) and maintain the appropriate conditions during loading.
• Handling of Quality and Safety Complaints:
  All complaints related to product safety and quality must be investigated by the FSO of the designated department.
  Proper root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) must be documented and implemented.
• Authority to Hold or Stop Production:
  The FSO is authorized to hold or stop the production batch if any quality or safety risks are identified.
  Affected products must be isolated and investigated before any further action is taken.

Conclusion:
All food products must be thoroughly verified, tested, and approved by the Food Safety Officer for safety and quality compliance. Only products meeting all standards will be dispatched from the production facility to the outlets.

Documentation and Records:

The following documents must be maintained:

Raw Material Inspection Reports
BMR (Batch Manufacturing Record)
Lab Testing Reports
Finished Product Quality Checklists
Sensory Evaluation Sheets
Temperature Monitoring Logs (Storage and Vehicle)
Complaint Investigation Reports
Batch Hold/Release Authorizations

Skills:
Critical Theory

Multitasking Skills

Food Safety

Job Details :

Industry: Retail

Functional Area: Quality Assurance (QA)

Total Positions:2 Posts

Job Shift: Rotating

Gender: No Preference

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Degree Title: Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field

Career Level: Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience: 2 Years

Apply Before: Feb 16, 2026