Position: Quality Head
Location: Sirsa, Haryana
Salary: ₹12 LPA – ₹20 LPA
Department: Quality Assurance (QA & QC)
Industry: Fertilizers / Agro Chemicals / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Job Summary
The Quality Head will lead the Quality Assurance & Quality Control functions by establishing and maintaining an effective Quality Management System (QMS). The role is responsible for ensuring product quality from Raw Material (RM) to Finished Goods (FG), regulatory compliance, process improvement, product development, audit management, and customer satisfaction while driving continuous quality improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities1. Quality Management & Assurance
- Develop and implement QMS as per ISO & FCO standards.
- Ensure product quality from RM to FG.
- Maintain product consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives across the plant.
2. Quality Control & Process Improvement
- Monitor SPC, SQC & PQC systems.
- Review laboratory testing and quality reports.
- Implement RCA & CAPA to reduce defects and complaints.
- Improve process efficiency using Lean Six Sigma tools.
3. Product Development & R&D
- Lead new product development and formulation improvement.
- Conduct product trials, validation, and process optimization.
- Support technical innovation and R&D projects.
4. Audit & Compliance
- Plan and conduct Internal & External Quality Audits.
- Ensure compliance with FCO, ISO, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain Quality Manual, SOPs, and quality documentation.
5. Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the QA/QC team.
- Conduct technical training and performance reviews.
- Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
6. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Purchase, Stores, Dispatch, Sales, and R&D.
- Resolve quality issues through effective inter-departmental collaboration.
- Conduct regular quality review meetings.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 100% compliance with FCO & quality standards.
- ≥90% Quality Control System effectiveness.
- Reduction in customer complaints, rejection, and rework.
- Successful completion of Internal & External Audits.
- Development of new products and process improvements.
- Timely implementation of SOPs, RCA & CAPA.
- Continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction.
Qualification
- M.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology, Agriculture, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related Science discipline.
- ISO 9001 / Lean Six Sigma certification will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 10–15 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in Fertilizer, Agro Chemical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Industry preferred.
Key Skills
- Quality Management System (QMS)
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- ISO Standards & FCO Compliance
- Lean Six Sigma
- SPC / SQC / PQC
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- CAPA
- Audit Management
- Product Development & R&D
- Process Improvement
- Quality Inspection (RM to FG)
- Team Leadership
- Customer Complaint Handling
- Documentation & SOP Management
Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
