Sr. Manager- QA/QC and R&D Khopoli

Objective of the Role

To deliver consistent quality, drive innovation, and support business growth through strong QA/QC systems and effective R&D in construction chemicals.

Job Responsibility

1. Quality Assurance & Control

• Establish and maintain robust QA/QC systems and processes

• Ensure consistent product quality across all manufacturing locations

• Monitor compliance with standards, specifications, and customer requirements

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues

2. Product Development & Innovation (R&D)

• Lead development of new products and formulations aligned with market needs

• Optimize existing formulations for cost, performance, and sustainability

• Evaluate alternative raw materials to reduce dependency and improve margins

• Support customized solutions for key projects/customers

3. Technical Support & Business Alignment

• Provide technical support to sales and projects teams

• Ensure successful product trials, validations, and approvals

• Align R&D and QA activities with business goals and growth drivers

4. Raw Material & Supplier Management

• Qualify and validate new raw materials and suppliers

• Ensure consistent quality and performance of incoming materials

• Support procurement in cost optimization and risk mitigation

5. Process Improvement & Standardization

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Standardize testing methods, benchmarking, and evaluation protocols

• Implement best practices across plants

6. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with:

• Internal standards

• Regulatory requirements

• Customer specifications

• Maintain proper documentation (TDS, MSDS, QCDN, MTC, etc.)

7. Team Development & Leadership

• Build and mentor high-performing QA/QC & R&D teams

• Enhance team capability through training and knowledge sharing

• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation

Competencies

1. Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of waterproofing, repair, grouts, epoxy products, PU products, admixtures, polymers, and cement chemistry etc.

2.Analytical Skills – Problem-solving and root cause analysis

3.Formulation & Innovation – Product development and optimization capability

4.Quality Orientation – Focus on QA/QC systems and standardization

5. Business Acumen – Cost awareness and COGS optimization

6. Stakeholder Management – Cross-functional coordination and customer handling

7.Communication Skills – Clear technical communication

8. Leadership – Team management and capability building

Special Working Conditions :- Travelling on Pan India to support Mega Projects & all factories.

Main interactions of the role :-  Customer/ Sales team/ Technical Team/Production/Vendors

Education Qualification: BE/B. Tech Civil/Chemicals/ MSc Chemistry