Job Purpose To design , manage and control the quality of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products manufactured at the plant, ensuring compliance with defined specifications, customer requirements, quality standards and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day Quality Control activities for speciality chemical manufacturing operations.

- Conduct and supervise testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished speciality chemical products as per approved specifications and test methods.

- Ensure timely testing and release of raw materials and finished products to support uninterrupted production and dispatch.

- Monitor critical quality parameters such as pH, viscosity, density, solids content, moisture, colour, appearance and other product-specific parameters.

- Review test results and ensure accuracy, reliability and proper documentation of QC reports.

- Investigate Out of Specification results, deviations, quality failures and process-related quality issues and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

- Coordinate closely with Production, R&D;, Technical, Stores and Dispatch teams for resolution of quality-related issues.

- Prepare and review COA, test reports, batch quality records and other QC documentation.

- Ensure proper sampling, identification, testing and retention of samples.

- Maintain and control product specifications, testing methods, SOPs and QC records.

- Monitor calibration, verification and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.

- Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP/quality practices, ISO requirements, safety procedures and internal quality systems.

- Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

- Participate in internal, customer and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.

- Develop and implement improvements in QC testing methods, laboratory practices and quality-control systems.

- Guide,



train and supervise QC laboratory personnel on testing procedures, documentation, safety and quality requirements.

- Ensure proper laboratory housekeeping, chemical handling and safety compliance.

- Maintain confidentiality of product formulations, specifications, test methods and technical information.

Experience

- 10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Control in Speciality Chemicals / Chemical Manufacturing.

- Experience in textile chemicals, textile auxiliaries, performance chemicals, dyes or allied speciality chemicals will be preferred.

- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing QC laboratory with exposure to batch-wise testing and product release.

Technical Competencies

- Strong knowledge of chemical analysis and laboratory testing techniques.

- Positive understanding of speciality chemical manufacturing processes and quality parameters.

- Knowledge of OOS, CAPA, deviation management, root-cause analysis and quality documentation.

- Experience in preparation/review of COA and batch quality records.

- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.

- Good knowledge of laboratory equipment, calibration and analytical methods.

- Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of LIMS will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

- Analytical and problem-solving ability.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Good leadership and team-management skills.

- Strong coordination with Production, R&D; and other departments.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet production timelines.

- Strong commitment to quality, safety and compliance.

Key Performance Indicators

- Accuracy and consistency of QC test results.

- Timely release of raw materials and finished products.

- Reduction in OOS, deviations and quality-related rejections.

- Timely closure of customer complaints and CAPA.

- Compliance with SOPs, specifications and quality standards.

- Audit readiness and timely closure of audit observations.

- Laboratory safety, housekeeping and equipment calibration.

- Effective team management and QC process improvement.

📌 Sr.Manager (QC Operations) For Public Listed Chemical Co - Ambarnath (Ambernath)
🏢 Fineotex Chemical
📍 Ambernath