Senior Manager - Quality (Crop Protection)

Do you want to be part of a fast-growing tech startup building innovative and sustainable technology in the Agriculture sector, and working on the projects that define the larger outcome for the generation

About AgroStar:

In March 2022, we acquired INI Farms, and with this, we are now exporting our farmers produce to over 35+ countries across the globe.

With massive synergies across the value chain to unlock, we are excited about our next exponential growth phase while being more mission-focused than ever! #HelpingFarmersWin!

Backed by prominent investors and partners, we are rapidly growing our full-stack platform and access to credit.

Role Overview

Senior Manager Quality Control,

The Role:

• Lead the QC function across assigned manufacturing sites, ensuring end-to-end compliance with quality standards for RM, PM, in-process and finished products.
• Drive 100% adherence to quality norms for existing and new products and ensure readiness for scale-up and commercialization.
• Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of QMS documentation including SOPs, test methods, deviations, change controls and CAPA.
• Plan and manage QC resources, workflows and priorities to support production, dispatch, and market requirements.
• Monitor formulation processes at the site and ensure compliance with validation and controlled changeover protocols.
• Review and approve Certificates of Analysis for all batches and ensure complete documentation and traceability.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensure timely closure of observations, and maintain regulatory and customer audit readiness.
• Drive root-cause investigations for customer complaints and ensure sustainable CAPA implementation.
• Oversee contamination and cross-contamination risk assessments and ensure preventive measures are implemented.
• Review and approve lab trials, AHS studies, and analytical results for new or modified formulations.
• Collaborate closely with Production, R&D, Procurement and Regulatory teams to support quality decisions and product lifecycle changes.
• Support vendor qualification and evaluation for RM and PM from a quality standpoint.
• Ensure upkeep, calibration, and troubleshooting support for instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Spectrophotometer, KF Titrator, etc.
• Monitor key quality metrics, generate periodic reports, and present insights to leadership for decision-making.
• Coach and develop the QC team, building technical capability, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• MSc. Chemistry is preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and represent QC in leadership forums.
• 812 years of experience in the Agro-Chemical industry, with significant exposure to multi-site QC operations.
• Strong understanding of RM, PM, semi-finished & finished product analysis and formulation types (SC, EC, SL, EW, WDG, SG, WP, etc.).
• Hands-on familiarity with instruments like HPLC, GC, UV-Spectrophotometer, KF Titrator, etc., with capability to guide and troubleshoot.
• Deep knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), audit management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, influence, and drive high-performance teams.

Location:

Reporting to:

Most importantly, we are looking for passionate intrapreneurs who want to work at the grassroots level, drive impact in India's biggest sector, & Help Farmers Win!

A bit more about us:

• The AgroStar Solution - an overview.
• AgroStar Last-Mile Delivery- from the lens of our partner, Brijesh Thakkar
• An orange farmer's story- Shri. Anil Deshmukh - Amravati, Maharashtra
• Sowing Seeds of Sustainability- AgroStar Sustainability Report (ESG)
• CNBC Startup Street- Interview with Shardul Sheth
• Series D Announcement - USD 70 Mn
• INI acquisition - establishing output market linkage vertical