Job Title: Quality Head

Job Location: Mumbai

About Abhinandan Ventures - An Abhinandan Lodha Enterprise: (https://www.ablventures.com/):

Abhinandan Ventures, is a formidable collective of some of the best-of-breed, high-growth new-age businesses. We back highly ambitious ideas and turn them into category-disrupting businesses built to stand the test of time.

We are a launchpad for nascent businesses that have the potential to become a part of our eclectic mix of businesses. We deploy unlevered and patient proprietary capital with a focus on value creation, unconstrained by the pressures of redemption.

Our decentralized portfolio operates with independent CEOs and empowered leadership teams, fostering a performance-driven culture that sparks value creation. This ecosystem cultivates consumer-centric brands at the forefront of innovation, always pursuing excellence. Anchored in sound business practices, our businesses are poised for greatness, shaping industries as they grow.

About Bonito Designs:

Bonito Designs Pvt Ltd (www.bonito.in) is one of the fastest growing Start-Ups in India in the Interior Designing Industry. The Company is funded by Tomorrow Capital (www.tomorrowcapital.in) an Abhinandan Ventures. The Company has its business operations in Bangalore & Mumbai and is soon planning to expand to other metro cities. The Management team is committed to make this one of the most aspiring brand for Indian consumers and a great place to work for employees.

The Company has a very conducive working environment for employees and offers fast-track growth opportunities for deserving & committed professionals.

Job Summary:

The Head of Quality is responsible for leading the organization's Quality & strategies, ensuring robust Business Process Management (BPM), and driving continuous improvement across all functions. This role ensures compliance with ISO 9001 standards, fosters a culture of quality, and integrates Industry 4.0 methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Business Intelligence & transformational tools. Also enables Robotic Process automation to enhance Designs , optimize Product defects , improve Service Quality ,Operational excellence & Customer Experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC):

- Develop and enforce QA/QC policies, procedures, and standards.

- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.

- Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).

- Ensure successful certification, surveillance, and recertification audits.

Business Process Management (BPM):

- Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end business processes.

- Establish governance frameworks for Policy , process and performance monitoring.

- Champion digital transformation initiatives in Quality , Design , Supply and operations.

- Leverage data analytics, Power BI , IoT, and automation tools to enhance process controls and decision-making.

Risk Management :

- Identify, assess, and mitigate Cross functional Business related risks. Establish control & sustenance plans.

- Implement risk-based thinking in all quality and process initiatives. Evaluate & execute SWOT assessment & Failure Mode effect Analysis.

- Perform Internal Audits on maturity assessment of systems & convert to action planner.

- Attention to detail on Forecasting & Predictability of Regulatory and Compliance risks. Develop Business continuity plans during catastrophe.

Problem Solving Capability development :

- Build organizational capability in structured problem-solving (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3).

- Lead cross-functional teams in resolving chronic issues.

- Promote the use of statistical tools and techniques for quality improvement.

- Educate and train teams on the Core Quality concepts , 7 QC tools , Lean Six sigma and advanced analytical methods.

Industry 4.0 | Transformational Change Management:

- Drive cultural and operational change aligned with quality and business goals.

- Facilitate training and communication to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.

- Lead Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

- Mentor QCC , Yellow belts , Green Belts and Black Belts across the organization.

Core Competencies:

- Expertise in Business Process Management and Quality Systems

- Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma, and 7 QC Tools

- Strong leadership in Risk Management and Change Management

- Proficiency in Industry 4.0 technologies and Process Automation

- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- Proven ability to build problem-solving capabilities across teams

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering, Operations management or Data science Statistics

- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Certified Lead Auditor

- Certified Project Management Professional

- 15+ years of experience in Quality or CI leadership roles, preferably in FMCG , Automotive Healthcare or technology-driven Service industries