Head - Quality Assurance - Chemical/Agrochemical

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.