Quality Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspection of packaging raw materials such as paper, kraft paper, board, adhesive, ink, tapes and other related materials.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of corrugated boxes and packaging materials as per approved specifications and quality standards.
• Check critical parameters such as:
• GSM and paper quality
• Bursting Strength (BF/BS)
• Edge Crush Test (ECT)
• Box Compression Test (BCT)
• Cobb value
• Moisture content
• Ply / flute configuration
• Dimensions and thickness
• Printing quality, colour and registration
• Creasing, slotting, die-cutting and pasting quality
• Inspect corrugation-related parameters including flute formation, bonding, warpage, delamination and board strength.
• Ensure products comply with customer specifications, drawings, approved samples and internal quality standards.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming material/products and coordinate with Production for corrective action.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, test reports, rejection/rework records and quality documentation.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for quality issues using 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA and other problem-solving tools.
• Monitor and reduce internal rejection, customer complaints, rework and process defects.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Purchase and R&D/NPD teams for resolution of quality-related issues.
• Support customer complaint analysis and closure within defined timelines.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of QC laboratory/testing instruments.
• Maintain quality records and support internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems, SOPs, work instructions and safety requirements.
• Provide training and awareness to operators regarding quality requirements and defect prevention.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality and reduce process variation.

Required Technical Knowledge

• Good knowledge of corrugated box manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Knowledge of paper, kraft paper, corrugated board and packaging materials.
• Understanding of 5S, 7 QC Tools, CAPA, RCA, 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.
• Knowledge of quality testing equipment and methods used for corrugated packaging.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001 / Quality Management System.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and quality documentation.