Quality & HSE Officer

Position: Quality & HSE EngineerLocation: ChennaiExperience: 2-5 YearsCompany Overview: DCP is a multi-national company with operations in over 10 countries, and over 90 years of experience serving the construction industry with innovative products and solutions. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative construction materials, and offer one of the most extensive product ranges on the market.Position Overview:As a QA Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring that all production, quality, and health & safety operations within the facility are conducted efficiently, consistently, and in compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The QA & HSE Operation Engineer will play a key role in auditing processes, promoting continuous improvement, and ensuring a safe, clean, and high-performing production environmentResponsibilities:1. Operational Audits and MonitoringConduct regular and systematic audits across all factory departments and sub-sections.Verify compliance with approved operational procedures and efficiency targets.Identify process non-conformities or deviations and recommend corrective and preventive actions.2. Material and Warehouse ControlAudit material receiving procedures to confirm conformance with approved specifications.Monitor warehouse management practices, including storage conditions, FIFO implementation, and labeling accuracy.Ensure safe handling and segregation of chemical materials in line with safety and environmental policies.3. Production and Process QualityEnsure proper implementation of in-process controls during mixing, blending, and batching operations.Verify filled product measurements, labeling accuracy, and packaging integrity.Oversee sample testing and laboratory quality checks to maintain product consistency and compliance with specifications.4. Health, Safety, and Environmental ComplianceAudit all H&S programs, risk assessments, and control measures throughout production areas.Verify adherence to local regulations, company policies, and environmental standards.Support incident/accident investigations and follow up on implementation of preventive measures.Promote a strong safety culture and participate in HSE awareness and training sessions5. Housekeeping and Factory ImageMonitor cleanliness, tidiness, and organization in all production and warehouse zones.Support implementation of 5S principles to maintain a safe, efficient, and visually organized workplace.6. Customer Complaints and Corrective ActionsFollow up with concerned departments on customer complaints.Ensure root cause analysis is conducted and corrective/preventive actions are implemented effectively.Verify closure of all quality- and safety-related nonconformities.7. Reporting and Continuous ImprovementPrepare detailed audit and inspection reports summarizing findings and improvement recommendations.Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality and safety performance.Participate in management reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in both QA and HSE domains.Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related field.Languages:Fluency in English is required.Years of experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or HSE roles within a chemical or manufacturing environment.Key Competencies/Skills:Strong analytical and auditing skills.Excellent attention to detail and process discipline.Sound understanding of HSE regulations and quality standards.Effective communication and reporting abilities.Proactive, organized, and capable of driving continuous improvement initiatives.ISO 9001 management system experience is required, and any other management system is preferred such as 45001 and 14001.Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous but not required; training is provided.