Deputy General Manager - Quality Assurance/Quality Control

You will be joining Sumitomo Chemical India Limited (SCIL) as the Deputy General Manager for Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the QAQC function, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving a culture of continuous improvement. **Key Responsibilities** - **Strategic Leadership:** Strategically lead and oversee the entire QAQC function to align processes with organizational goals and global standards. - **Systems Architecture:** Develop, implement, and maintain advanced Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure superior product quality and operational excellence. - **Compliance and Audits:** Establish and enforce compliance with global regulatory requirements, manage internal and external audits, and inspections. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Align QAQC strategies with production, R&D, and supply chain teams to uphold product quality. - **Process Improvement:** Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational teams using data-driven insights. - **Reporting & Analysis:** Monitor quality metrics, provide comprehensive reports to senior management, and offer strategic recommendations. **Required Skills & Qualifications** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. MBA Preferred. - Extensive experience in quality management and assurance, with a track record of leading teams. - Deep expertise in quality control processes, standards, and regulatory compliance. - Audit and inspection expertise, with the ability to manage complex audits and corrective action plans. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach. - Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities.,