Company Description Panther Impex Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-growing, ISO & IATF-certified manufacturer of automotive plastic components and assemblies. We are driven by a zero-defect culture, strict compliance, and customer trust . With strong focus on audit excellence and global competitiveness , Panther is building a world-class manufacturing ecosystem ready for Tier-1, OEM, and international standards. Role Description We are seeking a QMS Leader / Head MR to take complete ownership of our Quality Management System . This is a strategic and leadership role , ensuring Panther’s QMS is always audit-ready, customer-compliant, and globally benchmarked . Key Responsibilities: Lead QMS implementation as per IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, Maruti VSA . Own document control, SOPs, CAPA, 8D, audit handling & MRM . Act as Management Representative (MR) with authority to stop production in case of major NCs. Face external auditors, OEMs, and customers with a zero-NC mindset . Drive risk-based thinking, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP across departments. Integrate QMS with ERP (Sofgen) for full traceability & digital audit readiness. Build shopfloor visual factory governance and enforce discipline. Train teams and embed a zero-defect culture across the company. Lead continuous improvement projects – 8D, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke. Align Panther’s QMS with future-readiness: AI-driven audits, paperless systems, ESG integration . Qualifications B.Tech / Diploma (Mechanical / Industrial / Plastics) or equivalent. Lead Auditor certification (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001) preferred. 8–12 years in QMS/Quality roles, including 3–5 years in MR or QMS leadership. Proven success in handling Tier-1 / OEM audits with zero major NCs . Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans . ERP experience (Sofgen / SAP / equivalent). Excellent leadership, communication, and audit-handling skills. Key Attributes System Owner Mindset – QMS as a strategic weapon, not paperwork. Audit-Ready Always – no firefighting, no gaps. Zero-Tolerance for NCs – strict enforcement with escalation authority. Strategic Thinker – links QMS with customer trust & export growth. Change Driver – introduces automation, sustainability, next-gen practices. Trainer & Enforcer – builds capability while ensuring compliance.
