Assistant Manager / Manager - Quality Control

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control Operations

• Overall responsibility for raw material, in-process, and finished product testing

• Ensure timely analysis and release of materials and products

• Review and approve COAs (Certificates of Analysis)

• Ensure adherence to approved specifications and SOPs

Laboratory Management

• Manage QC laboratory operations, manpower, and workflow

• Ensure proper calibration, validation, and maintenance of laboratory instruments

• Control and monitoring of chemicals, reagents, and reference standards

• Maintain GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO, customer audits, and regulatory requirements

• Preparation, review, and implementation of SOPs, STPs, and protocols

• Handling of deviations, OOS, OOT, CAPA

• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of observations

Team Management

• Lead, guide, and develop QC chemists and analysts

• Conduct training on analytical methods, SOPs, and safety practices

• Performance monitoring and skill development of team members

Coordination & Improvement

• Coordinate with Production, QA, R&D, and Dispatch teams

• Support method development, method validation, and troubleshooting

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency

Qualification & Experience

• Education: M.Sc. Chemistry / B.Sc. Chemistry (M.Sc. preferred)

• Experience: Minimum 8–12 years in Quality Control within chemical manufacturing

• Prior experience in Agrochemical / Specialty / Industrial Chemical industry preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques (GC, HPLC, UV, Wet Analysis, etc.)

• Hands-on experience with ISO systems and audits

• Leadership and people management skills

• Excellent documentation and communication skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making capability

Working Conditions

• Plant-based role at Jhagadia

• Exposure to laboratory and manufacturing environments

• Must follow all safety and EHS guidelines