Quality Manager

Job Description: Quality Manager

Company: Assago Group
Location: Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing

Experiance: 10-15 years

Company Profile:

Assago is a family of companies that focuses on sustainability and innovation as its driving values. We build and support companies that are meant to act as a catalyst for growth and wealth creation, with sustainability as one of the key metrics.

We believe our work is an expression of ourselves and we hope to develop safe spaces to promote such expression. Promoting positive work culture and employee development is an important part of our value system. We are committed towards equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Job Summary: Quality Manager

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing all laboratory operations related to the production of ethanol, ensuring that all raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves leading a team of lab technicians, developing and enforcing testing protocols, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with the production and process teams to ensure consistent product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage day-to-day lab operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sampling and testing of raw materials, process intermediates, and final ethanol products.
• Perform and review analytical tests such as pH, specific gravity, alcohol concentration, and other critical parameters using standard laboratory equipment (e.g., GC, HPLC, Spectrophotometers).
• Monitor process performance and identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with production and engineering departments.
• Maintain proper calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all test results and quality reports, complying with internal standards and external audits.
• Train and guide lab personnel on quality testing methods, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with external agencies and regulatory bodies for product certifications, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Investigate and troubleshoot quality deviations, customer complaints, or non-conformances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field, DIFAT.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience in an ethanol plant or similar chemical/fermentation-based industry.
• Strong understanding of ethanol production processes and associated quality parameters.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments and analytical methods.
• Familiarity with ISO, GMP, and environmental regulations relevant to ethanol production.
• Excellent leadership, documentation, and communication skills.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV at "hr@assagogroup.com".

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person