Site Leader -Quality Assurance -Master Degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Job Description - Site leader - Quality Assurance -Kalamb Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Polyolefins Ltd

Job Title: Site leader - Quality Assurance

Location: Kalamb Himachal Pradesh

Department: Manufacturing PlantReports To: Head of Quality

Job Type: Full time

About Himachal Polyolefins Ltd :

Himachal Polyolefins Ltd is a leading manufacturer of different grades of Calcium Carbonate & its derivatives. We have been into the calcium carbonate business for more than 5 decades having a strong customer base in oral care (dentifrice), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals,food, plastics, paints & adhesive industries. We operate under ISO, FSSAI, WHO GMP, and various other local & international licences, having very strong commitment to Quality Safety & Environmental standards. We have a state of the art manufacturing plant in Kalamb Himachal pradesh.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic & experienced Site Leader for our Quality Assurance function at the Manufacturing Plant located in Kalamb Himachal Pradesh. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the site Quality assurance program to ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining and improving product quality, process efficiency, and site-wide quality culture.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QA Activities: Oversee all on-site quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GMP, FDA, HACCP, etc.).
• Quality Systems Management: Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including product release, non-conformance management, change Control, failure investigation & CAPA, audit readiness, and documentation control etc
• Inspections & Audits: Prepare for and lead internal and external audits, including those by customers and regulatory bodies. Implement corrective actions and ensure follow-through.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor QA staff; manage workloads, training, and performance reviews.
• Process Improvement: Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify quality issues, root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Reporting & Metrics: Track and report key quality metrics (KPIs), such as defect rates, customer complaints, audit scores, and non-conformance trends.
• Customer Interface: Serve as the point of contact for customer quality issues, complaints, and audits.
• Training & Compliance: Develop and deliver quality training programs across the site to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Master Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum [5-6] years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing/production environment, with at least [2-3] years in a lead role

Key Attributes:

• Certifications (preferred): Six Sigma, Lean, ISO Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or similar.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.) Hand on working experience in data management tools like LIMS, DMS, ERP & MES Systems
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and standards relevant to IP, BP, USP, WHO GMP & ICH guidelines
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, result oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.

Working hours:

• 6 days a week 8 hrs working per day
• On-site role requiring regular presence in the factory. Occasional extended hours or weekend work based on plant needs.

Salary & Benefits

• Negotiable based on Talent & Experience - Approx - 8-9 lacs / annum

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹65,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person