QA/QC Manager

Overview

Huntsman Corporation is seeking a QA/QC Manager based in Pune, India, to ensure manufactured products meet business needs, quality standards and customer expectations.

What you'll do

• Ensure manufactured products meet business needs, quality standards and customer expectations.
• Develop and coach QC team associates.
• Define documents and implement the QMS for all manufactured products.
• Manage SAP QM Module inputs and reporting.
• Respond to and manage customer complaints through investigation and implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Coordinate internally with technical development for smooth transition to commercial production.
• Act as single point contact for all QMS initiatives.
• Support new raw material purchase, quality confirmation and regular testing of raw materials.
• Ensure EHS standards and local legislation are strictly complied with in the QA/QC labs, and act as internal trainer for associates.
• Act as support for all matters coordinated with the Pollution Control Board.
• Lead and manage a team to achieve valuable results.
• Ensure full compliance with Huntsman Ethics and Compliance policies.
• Maintain quality standards for incoming materials, ensure stringent adherence to quality standards, and identify gaps and take corrective action.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, implement stringent quality control systems, and reduce rejection levels and rework.
• Actively implement and execute quality improvement projects across quality systems.
• Conduct rejection analysis and implement or suggest improvements to reduce rejections.
• Conduct vendor audits and review formulations and specifications.
• Redress customer complaints, determine new quality parameters, tools and techniques to improve QA standards and prevent quality issues.
• Provide support to Account Managers and the Technical team in customer assistance for quality issues.
• Identify the origin and cause of issues and propose the best corrective and preventive action to win back customer confidence, using Why-Why analysis and suitable statistical tools.
• Set up, coordinate and monitor re-work strategies for rejected material to minimize cost and waste.
• Initiate necessary actions as per Quality Management guidelines.
• Serve as Management Representative for ISO 9001:2008 QMS and lead and implement QMS initiatives such as TS 16949.
• Manage the QA/QC laboratory purchasing process in line with budget.
• Compile and coordinate monthly QA/QC performance reports, and lead and coordinate liquidation of slow-moving and obsolete material.
• Coordinate closely with European regional QA/QC and incorporate standard practices and learnings from other similar sites.
• Participate in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives set forth by the company.
• Participate regularly in meetings of all Production, Site and Business Functions to understand their needs and operational processes.
• Perform special tasks as assigned by management.
• Participate in and complete company-required training programs.

What you'll need

• Postgraduate in Chemical Science or Engineering.
• Minimum of 8–12 years' experience in similar areas.
• PU chemistry knowledge.
• Highest level of detailed quality knowledge, with expertise in both quality management business processes and product chemistry.
• Proficiency with Internet, Email and Microsoft programs.
• Proficiency with Lotus Notes Database system.
• SAP QM Module.
• Knowledge of methodology and statistical techniques.
• ISO 9001, TS 16949 and other QMS tools.
• Strong organizational skills and experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in relevant fields such as chemical industry and pharmaceutical.
• Exposure to the PU marketplace.

Details

• Location: Pune, India.