Qc Manager

Role & responsibilities :

Incoming material checks

• Ensure MFI, moisture, ash and colour are tested against the COA for every incoming lot of resin, pigment, filler and additive
• Take the clear-or-hold decision on each lot before it goes to production
• Inform purchase of any off-spec material

In-process checks

• Ensure CPG (count program), bulk density, MFI and FPV are run on every batch at the set frequency
• Authorise stoppage of any line when readings fall outside limits

Colour and batch release

• Ensure shade is matched on the spectrophotometer against the approved standard
• Check appearance (PA) of the masterbatch and of the article (chips or film)
• Approve or reject each batch and sign the COA

Complaints and rejections

• Lead investigation into customer complaints and establish root cause
• Ensure complaints are closed with corrective action within a fixed timeline

Lab, records and team

• Keep instruments calibrated and the lab stocked
• Maintain test SOPs and records for ISO and customer audits
• Supervise and train QC staff across shifts
• Set the release specification for every new grade before it is sold
• Report monthly on rejection %, rework % and complaints

Preferred candidate profile

• 5-10 years in QC in masterbatch, compounding or polymer processing, with 2 years of experience handling a team
• Hands-on with MFI, bulk density, FPV, ash and moisture testing
• Able to operate a spectrophotometer and judge colour shade by eye, not only by E
• Understands how extrusion settings affect dispersion and colour, so faults can be traced back to the line
• Fluent in Hindi and Gujarati; English sufficient for COAs, complaint replies and audits