Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a QA/QC Manager.

This position will be based in Pune, India.

As a QA/QC Manager, you will:

- Ensure that manufactured products meet business needs, quality standards, and customer expectations.
- Develop and coach QC team associates.
- Define, document, and implement QMS for all manufactured products.
- Manage SAP QM Module inputs and reporting.
- Respond to and manage customer complaints by investigating and implementing countermeasures for corrective and preventive measures.
- Coordinate internally with technical development for a smooth transition to commercial production.
- Act as a single point of contact for all QMS initiatives.
- Support the new raw material purchase, quality confirmation, and testing of RM on a regular basis.
- Ensure all EHS standards and local legislation are strictly complied with within the QA/QC labs, also by acting as an internal trainer for associates. Act as support for all matters to be coordinated with the Pollution Control Board.
- Lead and manage a team to achieve valuable results.
- Ensure full compliance with the Huntsman ethics and compliance policies.
- Maintain quality standards for incoming materials, ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, identifying gaps, and taking corrective action.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, implement stringent quality control systems, and reduce rejection levels and rework.
- Actively engage in implementing and executing various quality improvement projects across different quality systems.
- Conduct rejection analysis and implement/suggest improvements to reduce rejections.
- Conduct vendor audits.
- Review formulations and specifications.
- Address customer complaints.
- Determine new quality parameters, tools, and techniques to improve quality assurance standards and prevent quality issues.
- Provide support to account managers and technical team in customer assistance in case of quality issues.



Identify the origin and cause of the issues and propose the best corrective and preventive action to regain customer confidence.
- Identify causes for problems using Why-Why analysis with suitable statistical tools.
- Set up, coordinate, and monitor re-work strategies for rejected material to minimize cost and waste.
- Initiate necessary actions per the quality management guidelines.
- Serve as the management representative for ISO 9001:2008 QMS.
- Lead and implement QMS initiatives like TS 16949.
- Manage the QA/QC laboratory purchasing process in line with the budget.
- Compile and coordinate monthly reports for QA/QC performance, also lead and coordinate on slow-moving and obsolete material liquidation.
- Coordinate closely with the European regional QA/QC and incorporate standard practices as well as improvements from learnings from other similar sites.
- Participate in environmental, health, and safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
- Participate regularly in meetings of all production/site/business functions to understand their needs and operational processes.
- Perform any special tasks as may be assigned by the management.
- Participate in and complete company-required training programs.

What skills and experiences are we looking for?

- Postgraduate in Chemical Science/Engineering, preferably with 8-12 years of relevant experience and exposure to the PU marketplace.
- Experience in relevant fields such as chemical industry and pharmaceuticals.
- Robust organizational skills and experience.
- A minimum of 8-12 years of experience in similar areas.
- PU chemistry knowledge. Highest level of detailed quality knowledge,



expertise in both quality management business processes and product chemistry.
- Proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
- Proficiency with Lotus Notes Database system is required.
- SAP QM Module.
- Knowledge of methodology and statistical techniques.
- ISO 9001, TS 16949, and other QMS tools.

What can we offer?

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, and customer service - and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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Locations - India - Pune

📌 QA/QC Manager (Pune)
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