Job Description – QC Executive
Position: QC Executive
Department: Quality Control
Location: Bibinagar, Telangana
Reporting To: Quality Manager / Plant Head
Industry: Packaging / Manufacturing
Experience: 2–5 years in Quality Control, preferably Packaging/Manufacturing
Job Purpose
To ensure that raw materials, in-process products and finished products meet defined quality standards, customer specifications and applicable statutory/company requirements. The QC Executive will be responsible for inspection, testing, quality documentation, identification of deviations and coordination with Production for corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Incoming Material Inspection
- Inspect incoming raw materials, packaging materials and consumables as per approved specifications.
- Verify quantity, dimensions, grade, colour, GSM/thickness and other applicable parameters.
- Check supplier COA/test certificates wherever applicable.
- Maintain incoming material inspection records.
- Identify and segregate rejected/non-conforming materials.
2. In-Process Quality Control
- Conduct regular inspection during production at defined intervals.
- Monitor critical quality parameters as per product/process specifications.
- Ensure production parameters are within approved limits.
- Identify defects such as dimensional variation, printing defects, sealing issues, lamination defects, colour variation, contamination, damage, etc., as applicable to the product.
- Immediately communicate quality deviations to Production/Supervisors.
- Ensure defective material is properly identified and segregated.
3. Finished Goods Inspection
- Carry out final inspection before release of finished goods.
- Verify finished products against customer specifications, drawings, approved samples and work orders.
- Check dimensions, appearance, quantity, packing, labelling and other applicable quality parameters.
- Prepare/maintain final inspection reports.
- Ensure only approved products are released for dispatch.
4. Quality Documentation
Maintain accurate and timely records, including:
- Incoming Material Inspection Reports
- In-Process Inspection Reports
- Final Inspection Reports
- Rejection Reports
- Non-Conformance Reports (NCR)
- Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) records
- Customer Complaint Reports
- Quality Check Sheets
- Test Reports
- Calibration Records
- Sample/Retain Sample Records
- Daily/Monthly Quality Reports
5. Non-Conformance & Rejection Control
- Identify and document non-conforming products/materials.
- Ensure rejected material is physically segregated and properly labelled.
- Participate in root-cause analysis.
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Maintain rejection and rework data.
6. Customer Complaints
- Support investigation of customer complaints.
- Collect relevant production and inspection records.
- Conduct root-cause analysis using appropriate techniques such as 5 Why / Fishbone Analysis.
- Coordinate with Production and other departments for corrective actions.
- Prepare complaint investigation and CAPA reports.
7. GMP / Hygiene / Housekeeping
- Ensure adherence to applicable GMP and hygiene requirements.
- Monitor cleanliness of production and inspection areas.
- Check personnel hygiene and appropriate PPE.
- Identify potential contamination risks.
- Conduct routine GMP/5S inspections and report deviations.
- Ensure quality and hygiene practices are followed throughout production.
8. Calibration & Measuring Instruments
- Maintain records of measuring and testing instruments.
- Ensure instruments are within calibration validity.
- Identify instruments due for calibration.
- Prevent use of expired/un-calibrated instruments.
- Coordinate with approved agencies/laboratory for calibration where required.
9. Quality Systems & Audits
- Support implementation of company Quality Management System.
- Participate in internal, customer and external audits.
- Maintain required quality records and evidence.
- Support preparation of audit responses and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
10. Process Improvement
- Analyse rejection, rework and customer complaint trends.
- Identify recurring quality problems.
- Suggest improvements to reduce rejection and wastage.
- Work closely with Production to improve process capability and product quality.
Daily Activities
The QC Executive should typically:
- Check production schedule and applicable specifications.
- Verify raw materials before production.
- Perform first-piece/first-off inspection.
- Conduct periodic in-process inspections.
- Record inspection results.
- Identify and segregate defective material.
- Coordinate with Production for immediate corrective action.
- Conduct final inspection of completed batches.
- Release/hold products based on inspection results.
- Update quality records and rejection reports.
- Conduct GMP/5S checks.
- Escalate critical quality issues to the Quality Manager/Plant Head.
Required Skills
- Good knowledge of QC inspection procedures
- Knowledge of manufacturing/packaging processes
- Understanding of GMP, 5S and basic quality systems
- Knowledge of NCR, CAPA and root-cause analysis
- Basic knowledge of ISO/QMS requirements
- Knowledge of measuring instruments
- Good documentation skills
- MS Excel and MS Office
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work closely with Production
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
Qualification
Essential:
- Diploma/B.Tech/B.Sc. in Mechanical, Chemical, Production, Industrial, Packaging Technology, or relevant discipline.
Preferred:
- Diploma/Degree in Quality/Packaging/Production-related field.
- ISO/QMS/GMP training or certification
Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
