Dairy Technologist

Production Operations

• Oversee milk reception, pasteurization, homogenization, chilling, refrigeration, and packaging operations.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, product consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
• Optimize production parameters to improve productivity and minimize process losses.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure smooth operation of processing equipment.

Quality Control & Quality Assurance

• Conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological testing of raw milk, intermediate products, and finished goods.
• Ensure product quality meets company specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality records, laboratory reports, and inspection documentation.
• Investigate quality deviations and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor product shelf life, sensory attributes, and nutritional standards.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement and maintain food safety systems including FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
• Manage Clean-In-Place (CIP) operations and plant hygiene programs.
• Conduct internal audits and support external regulatory inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and statutory requirements.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions arising from audit findings.

Research & Product Development

• Support development and improvement of dairy products such as milk products, yogurt, cheese, butter, ice cream, and other value-added products.
• Conduct product trials and evaluate process improvements.
• Enhance product quality, taste, texture, nutritional value, and shelf life.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams for successful product launches.

Plant Operations & Documentation

• Maintain production reports, quality records, batch records, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor plant performance and recommend process optimization initiatives.
• Analyze production data and generate operational reports for management review.
• Ensure proper inventory control of production consumables and laboratory materials.

Team Management & Training

• Train production operators and plant personnel on SOPs, hygiene practices, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Supervise production staff and ensure adherence to operational procedures.
• Promote a culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve production and quality objectives.