Chief Quality Officer

“Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminum, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-chrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fiber, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.”

ESL Steel Limited is poising towards debottlenecking of its operations & has expansion plans in Jharkhand state. We are in the process of expanding in 2 phases, First phase is 1.5 MT to 3 MT Brown field project and from 3 MT to 10 MT Green Field Project, to ensure Vedanta’s strong footprint in steel business.

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care and Respect.

Experience: 12+ years

Qualification: B.E / B.Tech (Metallurgy/Chemical)

Knowledge of Steel Making Processes & product standards will be preferred.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure

  100% Availability, Calibration, and Reliability

  of testing equipment for raw materials and finished goods.
• Oversee

  timely and accurate analysis

  of materials to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Drive

  Compliance with Quality standards

  including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
• Spearhead

  new product development

  to enhance Net Sales Realization (NSR) and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Knowledge of following

  BIS standards IS 14650 (Billet), IS 1786 (TMT), IS 7904 (HC Wire Rod), IS 7887 (LC Wire Rod), IS 7283 (MC Wire Rod), IS 8329 (DIP)

• Ensure BIS certification for products and

  NABL accreditation

  for laboratories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement

  process improvements and root cause analysis

  .
• Monitor and report on

  key quality KPIs

  , customer complaints, and audit findings and ensure timely closure
• Implement

  Real-time quality monitoring systems

  across all production units.
• Ensure

  100% compliance

  with BIS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Establish a

  centralized Quality Data Analytics Dashboard

  for decision-making.
• Oversee quality control for all

  product lines

  : Ductile Iron Pipes, TMT Bars, Wire Rods, Pig Iron, and Billets.
• Ensure adherence to

  BIS,

  ASTM

  ,

  ISO

  , and customer-specific standards.
• Implement

  Statistical Process Control (SPC)

  and

  Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

• Drive

  Root cause analysis (RCA)

  and

  Corrective/Preventive actions (CAPA)

  for process deviations.
• Collaborate with production to optimize process parameters and reduce variability.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations related to product quality.

• Benchmark

  Quality performance against industry leaders and implement best practices.
• Develop and implement a

  Supplier quality rating system

  as per Vedanta Quality framework.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure quality assurance in the supply chain.
• Promote

  innovation

  in testing methods, materials analysis, and quality automation.
• Design and implement training programs on quality tools (e.g.,

  FMEA

  ,

  MSA

  ,

  8D

  ,

  SPC

  ) in strong coordination with Business Excellence Team.
• Strict Adherence to

  Job rotation policy

  for Quality control as a sensitive area.
• Exposure to

  Business Partnering

  and

  Third-party management

  concepts.

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of

  quality frameworks

  and

  statistical quality control (SQC)

  .
• Proficiency in

  process optimization tools

  (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Expertise in

  sampling and measurement techniques

  for iron & steel making process
• Familiarity with

  metallurgical testing methods

  , failure analysis, and product validation.
• Working knowledge of

  ERP systems

  and

  digital quality management platforms

  .

We are looking for a leader with a transformational outlook, strong business acumen, and proven capabilities in delivering outcomes and driving radical change.

Apply now and be a part of our journey!

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