Job DescriptionPosition: Senior Executive - QA/QC
Department : Quality Assurance & Quality Control Location : Bhuj Experience : 6-12 Years Industry Preference : Clay, Kaolin, Ball Clay, Industrial Minerals, Ceramics, Refractories, or Mineral Processing
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain quality standards for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
- Ensure product quality complies with internal specifications and customer requirements.
- Supervise laboratory operations, testing schedules, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Conduct physical, chemical, and mineralogical analysis of clay and mineral products.
- Review laboratory test reports and maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
- Investigate quality deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Coordinate with Production and Mining teams to optimize product quality and process consistency.
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, and testing methods.
- Monitor process parameters to improve product consistency and reduce quality-related issues.
- Handle customer complaints related to quality and provide technical support for resolution.
- Ensure compliance with ISO quality management systems and other applicable standards.
- Conduct internal quality audits and support external customer or certification audits.
- Train and mentor QA/QC technicians and laboratory staff on quality procedures and testing methods.
- Prepare quality performance reports and present quality metrics to management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, laboratory efficiency, and process reliability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Geology, Ceramic Engineering, Material Science,
Mineral Processing, or a related discipline.
- 6-12 years of relevant QA/QC experience in the clay, kaolin, ball clay, ceramic raw materials, or industrial minerals industry .
- Strong knowledge of laboratory testing methods for clay and mineral products.
- Familiarity with particle size analysis, moisture determination, brightness testing, LOI, chemical analysis (XRF/XRD), and other mineral characterization techniques.
- Good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and quality documentation.
- Experience in laboratory equipment calibration and quality control procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and laboratory reporting systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and team management skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in kaolin, ball clay, silica, feldspar, or related mineral processing operations.
- Knowledge of statistical quality control (SQC), SPC tools, CAPA, and root cause analysis techniques.
- Exposure to customer audits and technical quality discussions.
- Ability to interpret laboratory data and recommend process improvements.
- Robust attention to detail and commitment to product quality and continuous improvement.
Key Competencies
- Quality Management
- Laboratory Operations
- Analytical Testing
- Process Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Documentation & Reporting
- Customer Focus
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Problem Solving
Pay: ₹481,119.81 - ₹1,650,979.47 per year
Benefits :
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bhuj, Gujarat (Bhuj): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application Question(s):
- What is your current In hand salary?
- What is your expected in hand salary?
Work Location: In person
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