GET - Quality

Roles and Responsibilities:

A. Raw Material Quality Control

• Inspect and test incoming raw materials such as wood chips, flakes, sawdust, recycled wood, and other inputs.
• Monitor raw material parameters including moisture content, particle size, density, and contamination.
• Support inspection and quality verification of chemicals/resins, hardeners, wax, and other additives.
• Maintain records of incoming material inspection and test results.
• Inform seniors regarding any non-conformance in raw materials.

B. Process Quality Monitoring

• Monitor critical quality parameters at various stages of particle board production.
• Check parameters related to:
• Wood particle size and moisture
• Resin/additive application
• Mat formation
• Press temperature and pressure
• Pressing time
• Board thickness
• Density profile
• Cooling and conditioning
• Sanding parameters
• Conduct regular process inspections and record observations.
• Coordinate with Production for correction of process deviations.
• Perform/assist in tests such as:
• Moisture Content
• Density
• Thickness
• Thickness Swelling
• Water Absorption
• Internal Bond Strength
• Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
• Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
• Surface Soundness
• Screw Holding Strength
• Other applicable physical and mechanical properties
• Maintain laboratory test records and ensure timely reporting of results.
• Ensure testing equipment is properly handled and maintained.

D. Finished Product Inspection

• Inspect finished boards for thickness, dimensions, surface quality, edge quality, and visual defects.
• Identify defects such as cracks, blisters, delamination, rough surfaces, density variation, and thickness variation.
• Verify finished product quality against customer/internal specifications.
• Support release or hold decisions for finished products based on test results.

E. Quality Documentation

• Maintain quality inspection reports, laboratory test reports, check sheets, and other quality records.
• Assist in preparation of daily/weekly/monthly quality reports.
• Maintain traceability of raw materials, production batches, and finished products.
• Ensure proper documentation of non-conformities and corrective actions.

F. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action

• Identify and report quality deviations and non-conformities.
• Support root-cause analysis using basic quality tools such as:
• 5 Why Analysis
• Fishbone Diagram
• Pareto Analysis
• Check Sheets
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up with Production and other departments to ensure corrective actions are effective.

G. Quality Improvement

• Participate in quality improvement and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyse recurring defects and suggest practical solutions.
• Support reduction of rejection, rework, wastage, and customer complaints.
• Participate in trials related to process, resin, raw material, and product improvements.

I. Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Resin, Maintenance, Stores, and other departments for quality-related activities.
• Communicate quality deviations promptly to the concerned department and reporting manager.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits as required.