Assistant Manager - QA/QC

Sika; Paschim Medinipur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager QA/QC at our Kharagpur plant to strengthen quality control across epoxy, concrete, admixtures and flooring materials.

You will supervise testing, ensure compliance with R&D specifications, generate Certificates of Analysis, and maintain meticulous QC records to support manufacturing excellence. Key duties include releasing RM/PM/FG in SAP, handling non-conforming material notes, initiating root-cause analyses, calibration of lab equipment, and

Qualifications

• Good laboratory practice and safety awareness.
• Familiarity with QC methods, procedures and equipment handling.
• Knowledge of IMS (Integrated Management System).
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic computing.

Responsibilities

• Test and supervise QC tests for Epoxy/Concrete/Mortar/Admixture/Flooring/ RM and PM per R&D specs (and intermediates/finished goods).
• Generate Certificates of Analysis for all batches produced and maintain QC records.
• Authorize and execute RM/PM/FG releases in SAP; generate non-conforming material notes when needed.
• Perform data analysis to drive process improvements; calibrate and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Good Laboratory Practice

Quality Control Methods

IMS

MS Office

Education

Chemical Engineering

BSc Chemistry

MSc Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Job Description

Title : Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager QA/QC

Department: Quality

Location : Kharagpur 1

Reports To: Manager Quality

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing and supervising the testing of Epoxy/Concrete/Mortar/Admixture/Flooring/RM and PM as per the specification provided by R&D.
• Responsible for performing and supervising the testing of Intermediates and Finished products as per the specification provided by R & D.
• Responsible for generating Certificate of Analysis for all the batches produced.
• Ensuring and maintaining the QC records pertaining to testing results in Hard copy as well in soft copy as per QC requirements
• Statistical Data analysis and improvement in process with the help of Analyzed data.
• Responsible for authorizing and executing the RM/PM/ FG release in SAP.
• Responsible for the generation of non-conforming material notes in case of any rejection of RM, PM, Intermediates and F.G.
• Responsible for the modification of First Time Failure batches as per R & D guidelines.
• Ensuring that the status of nonconforming raw, packing materials, intermediate and finished products are identified with proper label.
• Ensuring that the raw materials and packaging material which are being used are supplied by an approved vendor.
• Testing and approving new packaging material as per vendor specification with report submission to Procurement.
• Ensure continual improvements in the testing procedures of raw material, packing material and finished goods.
• Responsible for the calibration of the testing equipment available in his location both external & internal. Ensure all the lab equipment is maintained in good condition.
• Handle Customer Complaint and RCA for failure. Implement corrective actions against the Root Causes analysis.
• To ensure compliance with IMS Standards and maintaining the required documents.
• Assist technical team in establishing new products at Plant level.
• To ensure compliance with all kinds of audits done in the laboratory.
• Assist Procurement/ R&D for New Raw material/Packing material / Vendor development.
• Conduct regular process audits and ensure Corrective action against observation/ Nonconformance.
• Ensure and maintain overall good housekeeping and 5S in Lab.
• To train QC Lab personnel for performing QC activities in the lab safely and precisely as instructed.

Competencies

Functional

• Knowledge of good laboratory practice with Safety first.
• Good understanding of routine QC methods, procedure and equipment handling.
• Knowledge of IMS (Integrated Management System)
• Good in MS Office, Basic Computer

Behavioral

• Self-starter
• Analytical mind
• Team player

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience

• Chemical engineering/BSC/MSC Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry/Organic Chemistry)
• 5-6 years Manufacturing/Quality control experience in Construction Chemical/Chemical Manufacturing Company
• Knowledge of ERP/ SAP

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.