Q&a Incharge

**Job Title**
**Quality Incharge**

Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager / Manager

**Company**
**- Gravita India Ltd, is an India-based multinational company which stands as a global frontrunner in the recycling industry, established in 1992. Committed to fostering sustainability and advocating the circular economy, our core focus lies in waste minimization and optimal resource utilization. Specializing in the recycling of secondary Lead metal, Aluminium Alloys, Plastic and Rubber, we are pioneers in implementing advanced recycling solutions and technologies.- Gravita is a publicly listed company on India's esteemed BSE and NSE stock exchanges, boasting a market capitalization of more than 15000 crores and having the status of being amongst the top 500 companies in India at NSE & BSE. Our ethos centres around environmental responsibility, propelling positive impacts on both local and global scales. Through our commitment, we consistently create technology-driven job opportunities, nurturing economic growth not only in India but also at overseas. Since our expansion in 2000, we proudly serve more than 70 countries spanning Europe, America, Asia, and Africa.- Gravita operates manufacturing facilities worldwide, spanning seven countries: Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Togo, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, and India. Domestically, the company has established manufacturing setups in four states, namely Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Jammu and Kashmir.-
**Base Location**
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- Phagi, Rajasthan
- Mundra, Gujarat
- Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

**Department**
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- Quality

**Reporting to**
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- Functional Head / Department Head**Key Responsibilities**
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- 1. **Material Composition & Purity**
- o **Metal Purity**: The purity of the recycled metal (e.g., aluminum, steel, copper) is critical. Purity levels need to be measured using techniques like **X-ray fluorescence (XRF)** or **spectrometry**. The goal is to remove impurities like other metals or non-metallic substances.- o **Alloy Content**: If recycling alloys, the quality manager ensures the correct alloying elements (e.g., zinc, copper, tin) are within specified limits. Deviations can impact the quality and properties of the final product.- 2. **Recovery Rate**
- o **Recycling Efficiency**: The recovery rate refers to the amount of metal successfully recovered from scrap relative to the input material. High recovery rates indicate an efficient process, minimizing waste.- o **Loss Reduction**: Monitoring material loss during the process is crucial for cost control and environmental sustainability.- 3. **Contamination Control**
- o **Foreign Material Removal**: Metals should be free from contaminants like plastics, dirt, or hazardous substances (e.g., mercury, cadmium). Contamination can degrade the quality of recycled metal and pose safety hazards.- o **Purity Verification**: Use of non-destructive testing methods to verify that the recycled metal is free from undesirable substances.- 4. **Physical and Mechanical Properties**-
- 5. **Size and Shape Consistency**
- o **Consistency in Form**: Recycled metal products, whether ingots, sheets, or pellets, need to have uniform size, shape, and weight to ensure consistency in downstream manufacturing processes.- 6. **Environmental Compliance**
- o **Emissions Control**: The recycling process should not release harmful emissions such as lead fumes, dust, or other toxic materials. Monitoring air quality in smelting or melting areas is critical.- o **Waste Management**: Proper handling of by-products like slag, ash, or metal residue is necessary to avoid environmental contamination.- 7. **Regulatory Standards**
- o **Compliance with Industry Standards**: The recycled metal must meet various local and international standards (e.g., **ASTM** or **ISO** standards for materials like aluminum or steel). This includes ensuring it adheres to specifications for mechanical properties, chemical composition, and environmental regulations.- 8. **Process Stability and Consistency**
- o **Process Control**: Ensuring that key process parameters (temperature, pressure, time) remain stable is essential for producing consistent quality. Variability can lead to defects in the final product.- o **Batch Control**: Quality checks should be made regularly to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. This is especially important when handling mixed metal scrap.**Qualification**
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- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, quality management, manufacturing, or a related field. Some industries may require specialized certifications.**Experience**
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- 10 - 15 years of relevant experience

**Skills & Competencies**
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- **Leadership Skills**: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
- **Quality Management Expertise**: Strong knowledge of quality standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or other relevant industry certifications.
- **Problem Solving**: Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures (CAPA).
- **Continuous