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Manager – QC and R&D – For Europial BD Ltd.- Job ID: 1488988 Jobs in Narayanganj District, Dhaka, Bangladesh at Bdjobs.com
Title: Manager – QC and R&D – For Europial BD Ltd.- Job ID: 1488988
Company: Bdjobs.com
Location: Narayanganj District, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Europial BD Ltd. is looking for Manager – QC and R&D
Key Points
- BRCGS-certified export food company (first and only company in Bangladesh producing fermented pickles)
- Work with international experts
- Shape the quality culture from the ground up and have real influence
Job Description / Responsibility
JOB SUMMARY
We are an export-oriented Bangladeshi food processing company specializing in sauces, pickles, and spice powders, supplying to international markets including the EU, US, Middle East, and beyond. We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Control Manager & R&D to lead our quality systems, maintain and advance our BRCGS certification, ensure full regulatory compliance across export markets, and spearhead product innovation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Control, Assurance & BRCGS Compliance
- Own and manage the company's BRCGS Food Safety certification — including preparation, maintenance, surveillance, and annual recertification audits
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in full alignment with BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 9)
- Ensure site compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and all relevant BRCGS fundamental and non-fundamental requirements
- Lead internal BRCGS audits and manage third-party and customer audits with zero non-conformities as the target
- Drive a culture of food safety and quality across all departments through training and awareness programs
- Manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) arising from audits, customer complaints, and non-conformities
- Monitor and enforce quality standards across all production lines — sauces, pickles, and spice powders
- Oversee incoming raw material inspection, in-process QC checks, and finished goods release procedures
- Manage microbiological, chemical, and physical testing protocols in the QC laboratory (especially salt, pH, acidity, Brix and viscosity)
- Maintain calibration schedules for all lab and production equipment
- Conduct shelf-life, stability, and challenge testing relevant to export product requirements
- Manage food safety hazard analysis, allergen control, foreign body control, and traceability systems per BRCGS requirements
- Knowledge about food preservation and fermentation is very important and of great use
Research & Development
- Lead new product development (NPD) for sauces, pickles, and spice powders targeting export market preferences and trends (knowledge in high and low acidity sauces is beneficial)
- Optimize existing formulations for international taste profiles, label compliance (allergen declarations, nutritional labeling per EU/UK standards), and extended shelf life
- Conduct sensory evaluation panels and market-oriented product trials
- Manage pilot batches and oversee scale-up from R&D to commercial production
- Research new ingredients, clean-label solutions, natural preservatives, and processing innovations
- Collaborate with sales and marketing on NPD pipelines aligned with export buyer requirements
- Stay up-to-date with global food trends, competitor benchmarking, and regulatory updates in target export markets
Team & Documentation Management
- Build, lead, and mentor the QC/QA and laboratory team
- Develop and maintain SOPs, BRCGS-compliant documentation, work instructions, and quality manuals
- Manage supplier and raw material approval programs per BRCGS requirements
Educational Requirements
- Master of Science (MSc) in Food Science & Technology, Food & Nutrition, Applied Chemistry
- BRCGS Internal Auditor Certificate (essential)
- HACCP Level 3 or above
- ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor
- Food Safety Management
- Skills Required: MS Office, Quality Control Audit/ Inspect, Research and Development, Fluent in English, food Safety, Reporting and Documentation, Laboratory testing, Knowledge on Industry standards, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Experience Requirements
- At least 8 year(s)
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
- Manufacturing (FMCG),Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM),Food (Packaged),Agro based Startup
Job Location
Narayanganj (Sonargaon)
