Head-QA/QC

Job Description

Company Description Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion. Job Description Responsible for Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Sika India. Monitors and analyses the overall performance of quality assurance in all manufacturing locations as well as tollers in order to be the leader in providing quality products and services that meet or exceed the expectation of our customers. Provides leadership and guidance to the quality control team members in areas of Quality Management certifications, Nonconformance management and root cause analysis Leads audits (such as Cross-site PCP, quality and EHS audit etc.) to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in daily processes as well as compliance with company and business guidelines Responsible for achieving defined quality KPIs Ensure compliance and adherence to QMS and Internal audit system to meet ISO9001 requirements; driving ISO 9001: 2015 certification process for new plants including establishing Quality Management System Maintains and keeps up to date the Sika Management System (SMS) with support of various Process Owners Cooperate with regional QA to plan and implement ISO Matrix certification as multi-site assessment for relevant ISO standards Ensuring quality policies & procedures are being followed in line with the Quality Manual of the company. Supervising incoming RM inspection, Intermediate and Finished products Inspection & Testing activities of all factories & ensuring the adherence to the product specification and standard. Ensures local implementation of APAC QA Roadmap Preparation & monitoring of quality assurance plans, procedures & other documentation of all factories. Ensuring training and development of quality management, quality assurance and quality control personnel. Ensures proper implementation of Sales Force claim module to support customer complaints & claims handling Ensures quality control equipment are calibrated in all five factories. Leads BIS related testing and licensing activities. Supports development of new packaging material in coordination with marketing services. Implements statistical process control to monitor quality deviations and advises proactive actions Implement and maintain data hygiene of quality records in ERP system Qualifications M.Sc. or B. Tech (Polymer Chemistry) Knowledge/ Experience Skills Minimum 15 years’ experience in a Chemical manufacturing unit with similar responsibilities Lean Six Sigma certification preferred Show more Show less