Role & responsibilities :

Job Description:

Job Title: Quality DM/Manager

Location: TVK Chennai

Experience: 8+ years

Educational Qualification: B.Sc / M.Sc Chemistry/B.E/M.E/Equivalent to Chemical related

Reports to: GM

Job Summary:

The Quality -DM/Manager is responsible for overseeing all quality assurance and quality control

activities in the particle board manufacturing process. This role ensures that products meet internal

specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards while driving continuous improvement

initiatives across production operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance & Control

Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Monitor raw materials (wood chips, resins, additives) to ensure compliance with specifications.

Oversee in-process quality checks during blending, forming, pressing, trimming, sanding, and

finishing.

Conduct final product inspections for density, thickness, moisture content, internal bond strength,

bending strength, and surface quality.

Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ANSI, EN standards).

2. Testing & Laboratory Management

Supervise laboratory testing procedures and calibration of testing equipment.

Maintain records of test results and statistical process control (SPC) data.

Analyze trends and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and variability.

3.



Process Improvement

Lead root cause analysis for quality issues using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and

FMEA.

Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Procurement teams to improve process

capability.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma).

4. Compliance & Documentation

Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Maintain documentation for audits (internal and external).

Lead customer audits and third-party certification audits.

5. Team Leadership

Train and supervise quality inspectors and lab technicians.

Develop quality awareness programs for plant personnel.

Set KPIs and monitor quality performance metrics.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Statistical analysis and data interpretation

Problem-solving and decision-making

Attention to detail

Communication and reporting

Leadership and team development

Safety Measures:

Overall safety accountability for the line / department

Ensure SOPs & risk assessments exist and Legal compliance is met

Allocate resources to issue PPE, Training, Safety improvements

Review Near misses, Incidents, Unsafe trends and Lead corrective & preventive actions

Conduct safety reviews / audits / walkdowns, Ensure contractor safety compliance and Drive

safety culture & discipline

📌 Quality Deputy Manger / Manager (Chennai)
🏢 CENTURYPLY
📍 Chennai