Sr.Manager (QC Operations) For Public Listed Chemical Co - Ambarnath

Job Purpose

To design , manage and control the quality of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products manufactured at the plant, ensuring compliance with defined specifications, customer requirements, quality standards and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Quality Control activities for speciality chemical manufacturing operations.
• Conduct and supervise testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished speciality chemical products as per approved specifications and test methods.
• Ensure timely testing and release of raw materials and finished products to support uninterrupted production and dispatch.
• Monitor critical quality parameters such as pH, viscosity, density, solids content, moisture, colour, appearance and other product-specific parameters.
• Review test results and ensure accuracy, reliability and proper documentation of QC reports.
• Investigate Out of Specification results, deviations, quality failures and process-related quality issues and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate closely with Production, R&D, Technical, Stores and Dispatch teams for resolution of quality-related issues.
• Prepare and review COA, test reports, batch quality records and other QC documentation.
• Ensure proper sampling, identification, testing and retention of samples.
• Maintain and control product specifications, testing methods, SOPs and QC records.
• Monitor calibration, verification and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP/quality practices, ISO requirements, safety procedures and internal quality systems.
• Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in internal, customer and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Develop and implement improvements in QC testing methods, laboratory practices and quality-control systems.
• Guide, train and supervise QC laboratory personnel on testing procedures, documentation, safety and quality requirements.
• Ensure proper laboratory housekeeping, chemical handling and safety compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of product formulations, specifications, test methods and technical information.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Control in Speciality Chemicals / Chemical Manufacturing.
• Experience in textile chemicals, textile auxiliaries, performance chemicals, dyes or allied speciality chemicals will be preferred.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing QC laboratory with exposure to batch-wise testing and product release.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of chemical analysis and laboratory testing techniques.
• Good understanding of speciality chemical manufacturing processes and quality parameters.
• Knowledge of OOS, CAPA, deviation management, root-cause analysis and quality documentation.
• Experience in preparation/review of COA and batch quality records.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment, calibration and analytical methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of LIMS will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong coordination with Production, R&D and other departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production timelines.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and compliance.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and consistency of QC test results.
• Timely release of raw materials and finished products.
• Reduction in OOS, deviations and quality-related rejections.
• Timely closure of customer complaints and CAPA.
• Compliance with SOPs, specifications and quality standards.
• Audit readiness and timely closure of audit observations.
• Laboratory safety, housekeeping and equipment calibration.
• Effective team management and QC process improvement.