Head Quality - polymer

About the Company

We are a leading manufacturer of reprocessed plastic granules specializing in PP Copolymer (PPCP), PP Homopolymer (PPHP), HIPS, ABS, HDPE, and other engineering plastics. Our plant focuses on sustainable recycling, high-quality output, and process consistency using advanced extrusion and washing technologies.

Role Overview

The Head – Quality will lead the entire quality function across the plant — from raw material inspection to final product validation. The candidate will establish, implement, and monitor robust quality systems ensuring consistent product performance, compliance with customer specifications, and continuous improvement in production standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management System

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes for all production stages — raw material, in-process, and finished goods.
• Implement ISO, QA/QC systems, and statistical quality control methods suitable for reprocessed materials.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for testing and inspection.

2. Technical & Process Quality

• Ensure strict control on melt flow index (MFI), tensile strength, impact, color matching, and contamination levels.
• Conduct regular polymer testing (MFI, ash content, density, DSC, FTIR, etc.).
• Ensure batch consistency for PPCP, PPHP, HIPS, ABS, and other reprocessed granules.
• Collaborate with production to minimize variations and reject rates through root cause analysis and process improvement.

3. Lab & Testing Management

• Manage quality lab operations, calibration of testing equipment, and maintain records.
• Guide lab team in testing methodologies and report analysis.
• Maintain traceability and batch documentation for every production lot.

4. Customer & Vendor Quality

• Handle customer quality complaints and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure vendor quality standards for incoming raw materials and additives.
• Work with customers to meet technical specifications and continuous improvement targets.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the QA team, ensuring continuous training and performance improvement.
• Foster a culture of quality awareness across departments.

6. Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and quality regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (ISO, customer audits).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of polymer behavior, extrusion process, filtration, and pelletizing systems.
• Deep knowledge of PPCP, PPHP, HIPS, ABS, HDPE reprocessing and associated testing standards.
• Expertise in analytical instruments and polymer testing methods.
• Proven experience in reducing rejection rate, improving quality consistency, and process optimization.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Background

• Worked in plastic granule reprocessing or compounding units.
• Exposure to quality assurance of recycled polymers.
• Experience in managing large-scale production environments with multiple product lines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹8,623.97 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gummidipundi, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Experience in ppcp, pphp, hips

Work Location: In person