Head - Corporate Qyuality

Job Title: Head Corporate Quality

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Quality

Business: Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals)

Location: Mumbai

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services, and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals)

Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals Division) is one of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Industries Group with a rich legacy and a pioneering presence in the Chemical Industry. We proactively collaborate with our partners to create sustainable solutions in the Oleochemicals, Derivatives and Surfactants market.

https://www.godrejchemicals.com/

About the role

As Head Corporate Quality, you will be responsible for heading the Quality Assurance and Quality Control function, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will also drive digital transformation, system excellence, and continuous improvement across processes and products.

Key responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership: Develop overall quality vision, policies and roadmaps aligned with overall business goals; manage and mentor QA Leads and QA teams across the organization
• Systems Management: Design, implement and maintain various quality management systems and Certifications required for the business like IMS (ISO 9001); FSSC, FDA, Halal, Kosher etc. Manage quality manuals, procedures and documentation requirements for these systems and certifications. Ensuring competency building of teams on these systems and certifications.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to standards and regulations; plan and conduct internal & external audits; manage supplier quality. Ensure business risks are identified and proactively mitigated
• Process Improvement: Drive root cause analysis, implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA); promote culture of continuous improvement in quality
• Data & Reporting: Analyze quality metrics, process trends, defect trends & customer complaints. Reporting of performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and risks to senior management. Needs to provide strategic recommendations to senior management on quality
• Customer Support: Be the custodian of quality and represent the organization on quality matters with end customers. Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs and ensure our products and services meet them
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with different stake holders like R&D, Tech Transfer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Projects, Commercial, etc. to integrate quality requirements right from the design stage and throughout the lifecycle.

Who are we looking for?

Education

• Graduation in Science (Chemistry) or BE/B.Tech in Engineering or B. Pharma

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in QA/QC, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience of managing cross-functional or multi-site QA teams
• Experience of QA in Pharma sector is desired
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory frameworks (ISO, GMP), and audit management
• Experience in driving digital initiatives and system improvements in quality functions preferred

Skills

• Expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and other certifications
• Ability to use Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
• Exposure to using principles of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
• Risk management and auditing skills
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Leadership capability with a focus on team development
• Digital mindset with exposure to automation and data-driven quality systems
• Strategic thinking with strong execution orientation
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to influence without authority
• Proactive and result-oriented approach

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources, and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team, and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been, for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.