Quality Control Head (Hair Oil Manufacturing)

Job Description – Quality Control Head (Hair Oil Manufacturing)

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Plant Head / Managing Director

Location: Padra (Vadodara), Gujarat

Experience Required: 8–12 years (preferably in hair oil, cosmetics, or FMCG manufacturing)

Job Purpose:

To ensure consistent product quality by managing and supervising all Quality Control activities across raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products. The QC Head will lead a small team, maintain testing accuracy, ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards, and work closely with production to maintain product consistency and reduce rejections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Control & Testing – Supervise and perform routine testing of raw materials,

in-process samples, and finished hair oil batches. Conduct physico-chemical and sensory

tests (color, viscosity, refractive index, acid value, peroxide value, etc.). Verify packaging

material quality and ensure timely product release.

• Lab Management & Documentation – Maintain an organized QC lab, proper

documentation, calibration logs, and sample retention. Review and update SOPs and

specifications periodically.

• Process Control & Coordination – Coordinate closely with production for in-process

checks, investigate quality issues, and implement CAPA. Support R&D; and trials for new

formulations.

• Compliance & Standards – Ensure adherence to BIS, FSSAI, and local regulations.

Coordinate audits and maintain all required quality and regulatory documents.

• Team Leadership & Training – Supervise QC chemists and lab assistants, conduct

training on GLP and safety, and promote a quality-driven culture.

• Continuous Improvement – Analyze recurring defects, identify improvement areas, and implement process optimization initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.

Experience: Minimum 8 years in QC within personal care, cosmetics, or edible oil

manufacturing; at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.

Key Skills:

• Sound knowledge of chemical and physical testing of oils
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP, BIS, and FSSAI standards
• Strong analytical and documentation abilities
• Good coordination with production and packaging teams
• Hands-on and problem-solving approach

Performance Indicators:

• Timely batch release percentage
• Product rejection/rework percentage
• Customer complaint rate
• Audit and compliance performance
• QC team development and training effectiveness

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person