Assistant / Deputy Manager - QA/QC

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing & Supervision:
• Perform and supervise testing of Epoxy, Concrete, Mortar, Admixtures, Flooring, Raw Materials (RM), and Finished Goods (FG) as per R&D specifications.
• Supervise the testing of intermediates and finished products.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis for all batches produced.
• QC Records & Data Analysis:
• Ensure proper maintenance of QC records in both hard and soft copies as per QC requirements.
• Perform statistical data analysis and process improvement using the analyzed data.
• SAP & Non-Conformance Management:
• Authorize and execute RM/PM/FG release in SAP.
• Generate non-conforming material notes for rejected materials (RM, PM, intermediates, and FG).
• Modify first-time failure batches as per R&D guidelines.
• Ensure proper identification and labeling of non-conforming raw, packing materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Vendor & Packaging Material Management:
• Ensure raw materials and packaging materials are supplied by approved vendors.
• Test and approve new packaging materials as per vendor specifications and submit reports to procurement.
• Process Improvement & Calibration:
• Ensure continual improvements in the testing procedures for raw materials, packing materials, and finished goods.
• Oversee calibration of testing equipment, both internal and external.
• Ensure all lab equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Customer Complaints & Corrective Actions:
• Handle customer complaints and perform root cause analysis (RCA) for failures.
• Implement corrective actions based on RCA findings.
• Compliance & Audits:
• Ensure compliance with ISO and EHS standards.
• Assist in establishing new products at the plant level with the technical team.
• Ensure compliance during all types of audits conducted in the laboratory.
• Support for Procurement & R&D:
• Assist Procurement and R&D in the development of new raw materials, packaging materials, and vendors.
• Conduct regular process audits and take corrective actions on observations/non-conformances.
• Housekeeping & Training:
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards in the lab.
• Train QC lab personnel to perform QC activities safely and precisely as instructed.
• Coordination with Tolling Units:
• Coordinate QC operations, new product setups, and daily/monthly reporting with tolling units.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Education:
• Chemical Engineering / B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry (Inorganic or Organic Chemistry).
• Experience:
• 5-6 years of manufacturing/quality control experience in a construction chemicals or chemical manufacturing company.
• Skills:
• Knowledge of ERP/SAP systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer operations.

Competencies:

• Functional:
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices with safety-first approach.
• Strong understanding of routine QC methods, procedures, and equipment handling.
• Familiarity with Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Behavioral:
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.