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Position Name:  Consultant – Quality Expert (THR Programme)

Reporting Line: Sr. Program Manager – THR

Tenure:               3 Months (July 2026 – September 2026)

Positions:            1

Location:        Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

About PCI India: – 

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.5 crore, i.e. 15 million people in1649 Blocks of 163 Districts in 14 States.

About the Project: –

PCI India is supporting strengthening of Take Home Ration (THR) Programme across Uttar Pradesh with focus on improving production systems, quality assurance mechanisms, food safety compliance, hygiene standards, and strengthening operational systems across all THR production units.

The consultant shall support quality monitoring, food safety systems, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across THR production units.

Key Roles & Responsibilities: –

  • Conduct quality assessments and compliance reviews across all 204 THR production units.
  • Monitor adherence to approved product specifications, QC parameters, GMP, GHP, and Food Safety requirements.
  • Track and report compliance status through monthly and quarterly quality monitoring reports.
  • Conduct quarterly gap assessments of all 204 THR units covering QA, QC, Food Safety, Hygiene, Documentation, and SOP compliance.
  • Develop unit-wise scorecards and compliance dashboards.
  • Present analytical reports highlighting critical gaps, risks, and corrective action plans to the State PMU.
  • Undertake a minimum of 15 THR unit visit per month to THR production units.
  • Conduct capacity-building/training sessions for THR personnel on QA, QC, Food Safety, GMP, Hygiene, and SOP implementation.
  • Provide on-site technical handholding and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
  • Support implementation and compliance monitoring of the SOPs across all THR units.
  • Conduct periodic reviews to ensure adherence and recommend process improvements.
  • Facilitate closure of identified non-conformities within agreed timelines.
  • Support preparation of 204 THR units for High-Risk Audits and HACCP implementation.
  • Conduct pre-audit assessments and develop audit readiness plans.
  • Track closure of audit observations and support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation.
  • Facilitate achievement and maintenance of compliance with FSSAI and HACCP requirements.

Key Deliverables:

S. No. Timeline Key Deliverables
1 Month 1 • Conduct quality monitoring visits across assigned THR units. (minimum 15 site visits) • Review QA/QC processes, GMP, GHP, hygiene practices and food safety compliance. • Conduct initial gap assessment and submit compliance review report with identified corrective actions.
2 Month 2 • Conduct minimum 15 THR unit visits and provide on-site technical handholding. • Conduct training sessions for THR personnel on SOP implementation, food safety, hygiene and quality standards. • Monitor closure of identified non-conformities and submit progress report.
3 Month 3 • Support audit readiness preparation for High-Risk Audit and HACCP implementation. • Conduct compliance review and monitor CAPA implementation status. • Submit final report covering quality compliance status, audit readiness assessment, pending gaps and recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or related field.

Experience required:

  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in food quality management, QA/QC, Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, and audit management.
  • Experience in large-scale food manufacturing and regulatory compliance systems.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, training, and stakeholder management skills.
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