Manager - QA - QC

Job Description Manager Quality (QA & QC)

Position: Manager Quality (QA & QC)

Location: Taloja Manufacturing Site

Reports To: Senior Management / Plant Head / Director Quality

Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control

About KCIL Specialty Chemicals

KCIL Specialty Chemicals is one of Indias leading chemical manufacturing companies with a strong legacy of innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a robust turnover of 350 crores and ambitious plans to reach 500 crores in the next 4 years, KCIL is rapidly expanding its footprint in the specialty chemicals sector.

We operate from 5 strategic manufacturing locations in Taloja, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure that ensures high-quality production and sustainable practices. Our head office is based in Bhandup, Mumbai, with a branch office in Hyderabad.

At KCIL, we believe in continuous improvement, investing in people, and fostering a work culture that rewards performance, innovation, and collaboration.

Role Objective

To lead, manage, and integrate the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions to ensure consistent product quality, compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and to promote a culture of quality across the organization. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and audit-handling capability to maintain KCILs reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Assurance (QA)

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS), SOPs, and quality policies.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, REACH, BIS, FDA, NABL, and other applicable regulations.
• Lead and manage internal, external, and customer audits including Eco Vadis and carbon footprint audits.

• Ensure accuracy of critical documentation such as:

• Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)

• Change Control requests
• Deviation reports

• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

• Oversee product traceability, recall procedures, and customer complaint resolution.

• Conduct training sessions on quality systems, regulatory updates, documentation, and compliance.
• Monitor readiness for statutory inspections and certifications.
• Drive continuous improvement projects across all plants.

2. Quality Control (QC)

• Oversee all QC laboratory activities including sampling, testing, and data reporting for:

• Raw Materials (RM)

• Packing Materials (PM)
• Work-in-Progress (WIP)

• Finished Goods (FG)

• Approve Certificate of Analysis (COA) prior to product dispatch.

• Ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ISO, BIS, and GMP.
• Review and maintain documentation as per audit and regulatory standards.

• Ensure calibration, preventive maintenance, and availability of critical lab instruments:

• HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, GC-MS, ICP-MS

• Supervise and guide QC Chemists, Analysts, and Lab Technicians.

• Analyze and interpret test results for compliance, troubleshooting, and decision-making.
• Investigate quality deviations, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and ensure timely CAPA implementation.
• Manage laboratory consumables, reagents inventory, and manpower planning.
• Collaborate closely with Production, R&D, QA, and EHS to resolve quality issues and improve processes.

Job Specification (JS)

Education

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry (preferably Organic or Analytical Chemistry).

Experience

• 8 to 12 years in Quality Assurance & Quality Control in the chemical, pharma, or specialty chemical industry.
• At least 3–4 years in a leadership role, handling teams and audits independently.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of QA systems, GMP, ISO, REACH, BIS standards.
• Hands-on with analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, GC-MS, ICP-MS).
• Experience in handling audits (FDA, ISO, NABL, REACH, Eco Vadis, customer audits).
• Proficiency in documentation, SOP management, CAPA, Change Control, and RCA.
• Knowledge of Statistical Quality Control (SQC) and data-driven decision making.
• SAP / ERP usage (preferred).

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership & People Management – ability to lead teams of QA/QC professionals.
• Analytical Thinking – structured approach to problem-solving and decision making.
• Effective Communication – articulate in technical and regulatory discussions.
• Accountability & Ownership – ensures end-to-end responsibility for quality.
• Collaboration – ability to influence and work cross-functionally across departments.
• Attention to Detail – meticulous in audits, documentation, and testing.

Additional Requirements

• Must have experience in regulated plants with documentation compliance.
• Prior experience in customer audits & regulatory inspections is mandatory.
• Willing to be based full-time at Taloja manufacturing location.
• Should be capable of representing KCIL in technical discussions with customers and regulators.

Growth & Career Path

• Opportunity to grow into Head – Quality / Head – Operations based on performance.
• Exposure to global audits and advanced regulatory compliance (REACH, Eco Vadis, Carbon Audits).
• Participation in strategic initiatives aligned with KCIL's vision to double its turnover.