Head - Quality Assurance - Chemical/Agrochemical
Posted 3 weeks ago
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Description:
- Qualification: B.Sc / M.Sc / Ph.D (Chemistry / Agriculture)
- Experience: 20+ years in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within Chemical or Agrochemical Industry
- Industry: Chemical / Agrochemical Manufacturing
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee QA/QC operations across manufacturing plants and laboratories.
- Establish, implement, and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with ISO and regulatory standards.
- Ensure strict compliance with national and international regulations (FCO, BIS, EPA, REACH, etc.) applicable to the chemical/agrochemical sector.
- Monitor product quality throughout the production cycle and drive root cause analysis and CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions) for deviations.
- Lead internal and external audits, certifications, and customer quality assessments.
- Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Regulatory teams to ensure product integrity and compliance.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), testing protocols, and documentation.
- Drive initiatives in process optimization, cost efficiency, and quality improvement.
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing quality team across sites.
- Foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of chemical and agrochemical manufacturing quality standards.
- Strong understanding of analytical testing, quality control instruments, and process validation.
- Proven experience in regulatory audits, ISO certification, and documentation management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Hands-on experience with ERP / LIMS / QMS tools preferred.
- Proven track record of leading quality functions in large-scale chemical/agrochemical plants.
- Experience interacting with regulatory authorities and certification bodies.
- Exposure to export-quality standards and global compliance frameworks will be an advantage.
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