Job Title: QA/QC Manager – Fine Chemicals
Location: Andheri East, Mumbai
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager with strong expertise in quality assurance, quality control, inspection, testing, documentation, audits, and compliance within the Fine Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Chemical Manufacturing, or Process Industry. The role will be responsible for ensuring product quality from raw material stage to finished goods dispatch, maintaining quality systems, managing certifications, handling customer audits, and leading the QA/QC team.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control & Inspection
- Ensure quality inspection and testing of Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG).
- Perform and supervise quality checks of fine chemical products as per approved specifications and standards.
- Monitor in-process quality parameters and recommend corrective actions wherever required.
- Review test reports and approve finished goods for dispatch.
- Ensure timely issuance of COA (Certificate of Analysis) for all Finished Goods.
- Handle product quality deviations, non-conformities, and customer complaints.
Quality Assurance
- Develop, implement, and monitor Quality Assurance Plans (QAP).
- Ensure adherence to established quality procedures, SOPs, and quality systems.
- Conduct internal quality audits and process compliance audits.
- Participate in QMS implementation and maintenance as per ISO standards.
- Review Technical NCRs and drive CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain complete QA/QC documentation and testing records.
- Ensure traceability of materials, batches, and finished products.
- Manage quality documents as per customer requirements, certification standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Support external audits, customer audits, and certification audits.
Certification & Vendor Quality
- Coordinate certification activities and compliance requirements.
- Conduct vendor quality assessments and support vendor development initiatives.
- Monitor supplier quality performance and implement improvement actions.
Calibration & Laboratory Management
- Ensure adherence to instrument calibration schedules.
- Monitor laboratory equipment performance and testing accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards and safety requirements.
Third-Party Inspection & Customer Quality
- Coordinate with third-party inspection agencies and customers for quality clearance.
- Support customer quality requirements and resolve quality-related concerns.
- Participate in customer audits and quality review meetings.
New Product Development
- Support prototype development, product trials, validation, and pilot batches.
- Work closely with Production, R&D, and Technical teams during new product development activities.
- Ensure quality requirements are incorporated during product commercialization.
Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the QA/QC team.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
- Conduct quality-related training and awareness programs.
- Drive a quality-focused culture across manufacturing operations.
HSE Compliance
- Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) guidelines within QA/QC operations.
- Support safety audits and implementation of corrective actions.
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc / M.Sc Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Additional certifications in Quality Management Systems will be preferred.
Experience Required
- 5-7 years of experience in QA/QC within Fine Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Chemical Manufacturing, Intermediates, or Process Industry.
- Hands-on experience in quality inspection and testing of finished goods.
- Strong exposure to QA systems, QC laboratory operations, audits, CAPA, COA generation, and documentation control.
- Experience in handling ISO-based quality management systems.
Pay: ₹450,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
