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Job Description – QC Manager (Plastic & Protective Packaging) Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Reporting To: Plant Head / General Manager – Operations Location: Surajpur Industrial area ( Greater Noida ) Job Summary The QC Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all quality control activities within the packaging plant. This includes ensuring that plastic packaging products — such as thermoformed trays, cutlery, foam, and shrink/poly wraps — meet customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks. The role demands leadership in team management, process improvement, and compliance to regulatory and certification norms. Key Responsibilities · Lead the QC team and oversee daily inspection, testing, and quality documentation. · Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection standards, and sampling procedures. · Ensure incoming raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet specification standards. · Monitor production processes to identify and correct quality deviations proactively. · Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inspection and testing. · Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues. · Manage calibration and maintenance of testing equipment (tensile, bursting, sealing, thickness, GSM testers, etc.). · Coordinate with R&D, production, and maintenance teams for new product trials and validations. · Drive continuous improvement initiatives through 5S, Kaizen, and defect reduction programs. · Handle customer quality complaints and prepare reports for client feedback and resolution. · Maintain documentation for ISO, GMP, BRC, or FSSC audits and certifications. · Train and mentor QC staff in quality tools, testing methods, and best practices. · Analyze and report quality KPIs (rejection rate, rework %, defect trends, customer complaints). Key Skills & Competencies · Strong knowledge of plastic packaging materials and manufacturing processes (thermoforming, extrusion, shrink wrapping, etc.). · Sound understanding of testing procedures, quality tools (SPC, 7 QC Tools, FMEA, CAPA), and process validation. · Working knowledge of ISO 9001, BRC Packaging, GMP, HACCP, or FSSC 22000 standards. · Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. · Strong documentation, audit management, and communication skills. · Proficiency in MS Office, ERP/SAP, and statistical quality reporting. Qualification & Experience • Education: B.Tech / M.Tech / B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Packaging Technology, or related field. • Experience: Minimum 2–5 years in Quality Control/Assurance, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role within the plastic packaging industry. Preferred Exposure · Experience in customer audits, supplier quality development, and third-party certifications. · Exposure to lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts. · Ability to handle multi-product packaging lines (trays, foam, poly wrap, shrink, etc.).