Head of Quality Assurance

2 days ago

Kolkata, West Bengal, India SRMB Steel Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 30,00,000 per year

Head – Quality Assurance

Minimum 18 years of experience in Steel Manufacturing.

The Head – Manufacturing Excellence, Quality Assurance will drive operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and total quality management in the steel manufacturing facility. This role ensures optimum productivity, consistent product quality, cost efficiency, and adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory standards. The position is pivotal in embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across operations.

About the Role

The Head Quality Assurance will drive operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and total quality management in the steel manufacturing facility. This role ensures optimum productivity, consistent product quality, cost efficiency, and adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory standards. The position is pivotal in embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacturing Excellence

  • Lead operational efficiency programs across production lines (DRI, LRF & Rolling Mills)

  • Implement Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other manufacturing best practices to reduce waste, improve OEE, and enhance throughput.
  • Benchmark operational KPIs and drive performance improvement initiatives.

  • Introduce automation, digital tools, and Industry 4.0 practices for process optimization.

  • Quality Management

  • Develop and oversee implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards ( BIS ).

  • Ensure metallurgical quality control from raw material to finished goods.
  • Lead product inspection, testing, and certification processes for steel grades and specifications.

  • Drive corrective and preventive actions to address customer complaints and internal non-conformities.

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Foster a plant-wide culture of Kaizen, problem-solving, and employee-driven improvement initiatives.

  • Lead cross-functional improvement teams for yield improvement, cost reduction, and energy efficiency.

  • Evaluate and deploy new steelmaking technologies to maintain competitiveness.

  • Compliance & Safety

  • Work closely with QA/QC, production, and maintenance teams to uphold safety in operations.

Qualifications

  • Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Metallurgy Engineering; Postgraduate degree in Operations / Quality preferred.
  • Experience: 18+ years in steel manufacturing with strong exposure to operational excellence and quality management, including at least 8 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO Lead Auditor, or TPM Facilitator preferred.
  • Industry Knowledge: Steelmaking processes ( DRI, LRF & Rolling Mills ) quality standards, metallurgical testing, process optimization.

Required Skills

  • Strategic thinking and execution in manufacturing excellence.
  • Strong understanding of steel metallurgy and product applications.
  • Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Knowledge of international quality standards.

Pay range and compensation package

As per Industry Standard.

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