QC Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager & ERP Coordinator – Manufacturing (PET & Aluminium Bottles)

Location: Surya Industries, Samba, Jammu
Work Type: Full-time | On-site
Experience: 5–6 years preferred in manufacturing / quality / ERP operations

About Us:

Surya Industries is a growing manufacturing company based in Samba, Jammu, specializing in PET and aluminium bottle packaging for the liquor, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries. With state-of-the-art machines and a committed team, we are expanding our operations and are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented, and driven Quality Manager to support day-to-day operations and help build the factory’s systems and documentation.

Role Summary:

The QC Manager will build, implement, and manage a robust Quality Management System across the plant. This role requires strong technical knowledge of PET bottle manufacturing, Aluminium bottle manufacturing, hands-on experience in ASB machines, and the ability to maintain process discipline, documentation accuracy, and cross-department coordination. The QC Manager will ensure that all products meet specifications, production data is accurate, stock is transparent, and the plant remains audit-ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and control all Quality Documents (SOPs, WI, QC sheets, CAPA logs, checklists).
• Maintain and update all product drawings and specifications with version control.
• Prepare and maintain a complete QC equipment list, calibration schedule, and calibration records.
• Establish and implement machine operation SOPs and critical parameter sheets for all ASB 50 MB machines.
• Build and maintain a Golden Sample library for every SKU.
• Perform and supervise hourly quality checks (visual, dimensional, weight, stress, leak).
• Maintain and report daily rejection percentages, defect-wise and machine-wise.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for defects using structured methods (5-Why, Fishbone).
• Inspect all the incoming materials (Including resin, masterbatch, slugs, corrugated boxes etc), and create appropriate GRN entries in the ERP
• Prepare the plant for internal and external audits and ensure full documentation compliance.
• Develop and maintain the QC room, equipment, and standards.

Training and Process Discipline:

• Conduct regular worker training on PET bottle defects, sampling, handling, and hygiene.
• Create and maintain a monthly training schedule, attendance sheet, and evaluation method.
• Brief operators on first-piece approvals and ensure sign-off for every changeover.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs by production and QC teams.

Production & Stock Coordination:

• Oversee daily raw material issuance and reconcile against production output.
• Validate daily production updates (machine-wise) and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain Finished Goods (FG) stock, Hold stock for reinspection, and rejection stock records daily. Ensure all FG boxes have complete product and shift information on the labels.
• Handle pre-dispatch inspection, product release, and documentation.
• Create dispatch documentation/invoicing and Inspection reports to ensure correct SKU, quantity, batch, and QC status.
• Provide weekly dashboards to management — RM consumption, production output, rejection %, downtime (if available).

Plant Management Support:

• Assistance in monthly salary calculation & disbursement.
• Ensure cleanliness, 5S, and basic machine area discipline.
• Oversee stock space organization and weekly rearrangement.
• Monitor and support daily invoicing and dispatch accuracy.

Documentation & Systems Implementation :

(Prepare formats; execution can be through QC/production teams):

• Pet – Maintenance and Breakdown registers
• Bottle – Maintenance and breakdown registers, DB meter register
• Machine List & Machine-wise maintenance schedule
• Preventive Maintenance Calendar
• CAPA register
• Supplier quality feedback format (Resin, Slugs, Corrugated Boxes, etc)
• Sampling plan for each SKU
• Basic Control Plan for each product
• Non-conformance report (NCR) format

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):

• Rejection % (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Machine-wise and defect-wise rejection analysis
• On-time calibration completion
• Training completion & operator skill improvement
• Accuracy of production, stock, and RM reports
• Hold stock reduction
• Audit performance and documentation readiness
• Timely preventive maintenance coordination
• Dispatch accuracy and zero customer complaints

Who We're Looking For:Must-Haves:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Production Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in quality or production in a manufacturing environment
• Good computer skills: Excel, Word, basic ERP usage (Tally Mfg, Marg, or custom ERP)
• Basic understanding of QC tools, documentation, and SOP creation
• Ability to coordinate with workers, admin staff, and transporters

Bonus Skills:

• Prior experience with PET blow molding or aluminium bottle manufacturing
• Exposure to ISO audits, GMP, or pharma packaging processes
• Experience in process improvement, training, or 5S implementation

Personality Fit:

• Hands-on and proactive attitude
• High sense of ownership and discipline
• Comfortable working in a factory environment
• Motivated to learn and grow with the factory’s expansion

What We Offer:

• A chance to build and implement systems from scratch
• Exposure to both PET and aluminium packaging operations
• Opportunity to grow into a Factory Manager or Operations Lead
• Learning and mentorship from a passionate leadership team
• Competitive salary based on experience and performance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹21,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Samba, Jammu and Kashmir: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current and expected CTC?
• What is the notice period at current job?

Experience:

• Quality control: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Samba, Jammu and Kashmir (Required)

Work Location: In person