Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title Senior Manager - Quality Assurance and R D - Activated Carbon Plant Location Ponnapuram Village Dharapuram Taluk Tirupur District Tamil Nadu Company Overview Carbonmax Advantech Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer of coconut shell-based steam activated carbon with integrated infrastructure for granulation rotary kiln-based activation post-activation processes and advanced value addition plants These include acid-washed carbon powdered activated carbon impregnated carbon pelletized carbon and catalytic carbon Carbonmax is rapidly expanding into custom and specialty carbon applications including supercapacitors gas filtration gold recovery and other high-performance material domains Position Summary We are looking for a Senior Manager - Quality Assurance R D and Value-Added Carbon Products to lead end-to-end QA QC and product innovation efforts across all divisions of the plant The role includes oversight of production QA QC labs value-added carbon labs and R D studio implementation of international testing protocols ASTM AWWA JIS EN team management compliance leadership and new product development for global carbon applications This role demands deep domain expertise in activated carbon quality laboratory instrumentation documentation and lean quality management systems and will play a key role in transitioning the company from commodity to specialty carbon manufacturing Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance Quality Control Oversee QA QC of Raw material charcoal chemicals In-process material Finished activated carbon steam activated acid washed PAC impregnated pelletized catalytic Implement global test methods ASTM Standards D4607 Iodine D2854 Ash D2867 Moisture D3838 Density D3467 CTC D5158 Hardness AWWA B600 Water treatment carbon JIS Methods MB adsorption pH volatile content Gold Recovery Testing K value R value cyanide adsorption BET surface area pore distribution acid base leaching VOC gas phase testing using GC FID if applicable Approve and issue Certificate of Analysis COA with batch data Conduct inter-lab validation retain sample reviews and audit trails Laboratory Operations Equipment Supervise operations across Production QA QC Lab Value-Added Carbon Lab R D Studio Lab Maintain calibrate and utilize BET Analyzer Malvern Particle Size Analyzer UV-VIS Spectrophotometer Turbidity Meter Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer AAS Moisture Analyzer Muffle Furnace Crushers TGA DSC Zeta Potential GC-MS if deployed Ensure GLP safety chemical handling calibration logs and SOPs New Product Development R D Lead formulation and testing of specialty carbon products for Supercapacitor cathodes - high surface area electrical conductivity VOC and gas phase filtration Gold recovery and metal adsorption Pharma and food grade carbon - low leachable impurities Coordinate Bench-scale trials scale-up validations application benchmarking Lab-to-production integration and performance testing Technical datasheet development Team Management Capability Development Build and supervise team of Lab chemists QA QC officers R D executives documentation staff Define KRAs skill matrix SOP adherence Conduct training programs in Test methods documentation root cause analysis International QA QC standards instrumentation usage ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 REACH FSSAI if applicable Systems Documentation Compliance Implement and maintain COAs Batch sheets NCR logs Deviation Reports Lab notebooks ISO documentation and internal audits Drive compliance with TNPCB ISO FSSAI ROHS REACH Electrical Boiler Inspectorate Coordinate third-party inspections customer audits and validations Continuous Improvement Lean QA Promote 5S Lean Lab and Kaizen culture Conduct RCA for non-conformances and implement CAPAs Improve Test cycle time COA dispatch reliability Equipment downtime and lab utility efficiency Eligibility Criteria Qualification M Sc B E in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Material Science or Industrial Chemistry Additional training in QA systems or analytical chemistry preferred Experience 10-18 years in QA QC or R D roles preferably in Activated Carbon Specialty Chemicals Battery Materials Water Air Filtration Media Hands-on experience in advanced lab instruments and international testing protocols Technical Skills Global test standards ASTM AWWA JIS EN Advanced instrumentation and lab data interpretation Quality systems audit handling team leadership ERP or LIMS for quality and traceability Language Tamil mandatory English working Hindi preferred Software Skills ERP systems MS Excel QA reports instrument software Key Competencies Lab and QA team leadership Global test method application Documentation and audit readiness Product development and application benchmarking Structured execution and problem-solving Commitment to innovation in carbon materials Reporting To Director - Technical Operations Employment Type Full-time On-site Ponnapuram Plant Compensation Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Performance-based incentives Statutory benefits and medical insurance On-site accommodation and canteen facility Exposure to advanced carbon materials segment Learning and development support Schedule Day Shift Monday to Saturday occasional weekend availability Supplemental Pay Performance bonus Annual bonus Overtime pay where applicable Ability to Commute Relocate Ponnapuram Dharapuram Taluk Must be able to relocate or commute reliably On-site factory accommodation available if required How to Apply Send your updated CV to hr factory carbonmaxtech com Subject Application - Senior Manager - QA R D - Activated Carbon Speak with us 91 99434 99855 Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 50 000 00 - 75 000 00 per month Benefits Commuter assistance Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Supplemental Pay Overtime pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Ability to commute relocate Dharapuram Tamil Nadu Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Preferred Work Location In person