Job DescriptionPosition: QA/QC Senior ExecutiveDepartment
Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
Location
Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat
Qualification
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
Experience
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control, preferably in the minerals, chemicals, ceramics, mining, or manufacturing industry.
Job Summary
The QA/QC Senior Executive will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The role includes managing laboratory operations, implementing quality systems, leading continuous improvement initiatives, investigating quality issues, and coordinating with production and other departments to maintain product quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily QA/QC laboratory operations and ensure timely testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
- Ensure all products comply with customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor production processes and coordinate with Production to address quality-related issues.
- Analyze laboratory test results and identify trends to support process improvements.
- Investigate customer complaints, non-conformities, and quality deviations, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and validation of laboratory equipment.
- Prepare and review Certificates of Analysis (COA), quality reports, and inspection records.
- Conduct internal quality audits and support external customer and certification audits.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, quality management systems, and company policies.
- Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
- Train and mentor QA/QC team members on quality procedures and best practices.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and quality records.
- Coordinate with R&D, Production, Purchase, and Sales departments on quality-related matters.
- Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvement initiatives.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles.
- Experience with laboratory testing, analytical instruments, and quality management systems.
- Good understanding of ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards.
- Knowledge of statistical quality control tools and root cause analysis techniques.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in hydrated kaolin, calcined kaolin, industrial minerals, chemicals, ceramics, or similar manufacturing industries.
- Experience handling customer audits and certification audits.
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Management
- ISO Compliance
- Internal Audits
- CAPA Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Documentation & Reporting
- Analytical Thinking
- Cross-functional Coordination
Employment Type
Full-Time
Pay: ₹254,970.11 - ₹1,216,817.43 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bhuj, Gujarat (Bhuj): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
