Quality Assurance Manager, India | India

Job Description

Sibelco mines and manufactures a wide range of mineral products for local and international markets. Founded in 1872, Sibelco began in Europe and has grown into one of the largest industrial mineral companies in the world - privately owned, multinational, our vision is to be the best Global Mineral Solutions Company. We are market-driven, operationally excellent and offer a compelling cultural.

We are currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our Operations team on a permanent fulltime basis, to be based in our IQC site in Balanagar Mandal Mahabubnagar District in India.

Reporting to the Operations Manager. The purpose of this key role is to ensure all activities related to Product Development, Quality Management Systems and HSE are conducted in accordance with Sibelco Group business strategy and plan.

Key Responsibilities Include;

Product Development:

• Ensure execution of QA plan for the Company.
• Develop and implement QA system/procedures.
• Direct and coordinate QA activities from raw materials, finished products and production process.
• Determine product classification based on type of product application
• Plan and direct optimization of laboratory function for capability/capacity increment.
• Manage laboratory testing activities that are in line with the QA plan.
• Direct and coordinate the maintenance of laboratory assets.
• Plan and direct optimization of laboratory function for capability/capacity increment.
• Develop existing product technical specifications that meet customer requirements.
• Ensure all product samples meet customer requirements and submit specification to Plant Manager for production.

Quality Management System:

• Coordinate with Operation team to ensure implementation of quality management system at Group level.
• Coordinate with QMS consultant and certification body to ensure close monitoring of latest changes or developments in international standard requirement.
• Check the quality of raw material from outsourced and own mines.

HSE:

• Actively communicate HSE issues and raise awareness throughout the organization.
• Support Technical function for implementation of HSE.

Key Requirements Include;

• Ideally tertiary qualifications in Chemical, Organic, Inorganic Chemistry or any related fields.
• Min 10 years' experience in Quality management, preferably in minerals, chemical or relevant industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record in ISO 9000 implementation. (ISO 14000 is a plus)
• Must be results-driven, with business acumen and customer-focused.
• Experience in lean manufacturing is preferable.
• Language: English, Hindi & Telugu.

Sibelco recognise the strength of our diverse global workforce and value difference and inclusion for all. Our rich mix of people bring an exciting exchange of ideas and knowledge to keep us moving forward and innovating new solutions. We seek talent of all backgrounds and abilities and continue to develop our leaders and our culture to help all employees to grow and reach their full potential.

Applications (cover letter & CV) can be sent via the careers page on our web site at www.sibelco.com/careers/

Enquiries from candidates can be made to Kelly Liang at kelly.liang@sibelcoasia.com