Job Requirements
Job Description
Why work for us
Alkegen brings together two of the world s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Job Requirements:
The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the overall function of quality assurance and all aspects of quality laboratory to include day to day management of daily lab requirements and supervision of quality control laboratory technician team.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the Quality System for the facility and assures compliance to the ISO9001 requirements.
- Provides leadership to the quality team and plant-wide involvement in groups in order to drive continuous improvement through the facility.
- Directly responsible for internal auditing procedures, ISO9001 documentation and QMS system documentation. Responsible for coordination of annual ISO9001 surveillance audit and ISO9001 recertification audit.
- Ability to perform quality assurance testing of manufactured product in accordance with documented test procedures and lab instructions.
- Responsible for product quality and determination of suitable products for customer use. Will oversee test report process to ensure product specifications are met, and will manage lab personnel responsible for creating and issuing test reports.
- Work with management team to assess opportunities for improvement. Work closely with management on quality and productivity related projects, and also take part in projects undertaken with customers to develop new products or improve existing ones. Provide feedback to Management with regards to run conditions and overall product quality.
- Perform in-process testing and provide direct feedback to shift supervisors and top management, regarding glass microfiber properties, in order to control process and improve/ reduce scrap material.
- Assist in providing support during plant trials for Engineering and Technical teams.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of quality lab inventory, equipment and supplies.
- Responsible for leading monthly Quality meeting with key personnel and management team.
- Direct employee selection, training, performance evaluation, documentation, salary and termination processes.
- Weekly and Monthly KPI and Quality objective reports to Global Quality and Technical Manager.
- Maintain the Corrective Action Request System. Responsible for response to customers on outstanding corrective actions and producing information and data as requested for customer requirements and inquires.
- Responsible for the disposition of all nonconforming material and oversight of disposition process.
- Perform testing during product grade changes or machine start-up in order to provide Process Operators with feedback regarding run conditions and glass microfiber properties.
- Verify quality of outgoing shipments using computer generated test reports to confirm quality with documented customer requirements/specifications and confirm shipment availability with logistics team.
- Manage calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
- Perform incoming material inspections.
- Responsible for final quality control of all manufactured products. Daily activities can include collecting samples from production area, organizing and preparing samples for QC testing, measuring physical properties of the glass fibers to include Frazier (air resistance, pressure drop/ P), Tensile Strength, Elongation and Shot analysis (LI 10.02 LI 10.12).
- Conducts monthly coaching sessions with direct reports.
Qualifications/ Experience:
- B. Tech Ceramic Technology / Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry
- B. Tech from Ceramic Technology would be an added advantage
- 6-8 years QC experience in an industrial environment
- Past experience of Ceramic/ Insulation/ Refractory / Glass Industry would be an added advantage
- Six Sigma Green/ Black belt certification
- Strong Experience with QMS / Quality Management Systems
- Strong with Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
- Strong experience of assessing Customer Complaints with 7 QC Tools, 8D, 5 Why Root Cause Analysis
- Strong past experience in Inprocess inspection/ SPC Analysis/ Daily Reporting
- Past experience of preparing QAP and managing Third party/customer inspection (TPI)
- Experience in a QC laboratory setting and a background in chemistry, ceramic fibre technology, refractories or other scientific field
- Proficiency with ISO 9001 and knowledge of major Quality systems
- Strong Interpersonal skills will be required to influence decision-making and to work closely and effectively with manufacturing and engineering personnel at all levels
- IT skills (SAP QM Module, MS office, ERP systems)
- Gujarati and English speaking is mandatory
If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people ALL PEOPLE breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran s status, or any other protected class.
