DGM - QC (Drymix)

Ascolite - Aswani Industries Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascolite - Aswani Industries Private Limited in Surat, Gujarat, seeks a Senior Quality Leader to head QC for its Drymix business, ensuring raw materials, production processes and finished products meet stringent quality standards.

The role involves developing robust laboratory capabilities, implementing IS/BIS/ASTM/ISO compliant systems, reducing deviations and customer complaints, and partnering with R&D, Procurement and Sales to sustain a strong quality culture.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Civil, Chemical, Materials Science or M.Sc Chemistry.
• 12–18 years of experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Preferred experience in Drymix Mortar, Construction Chemicals, Cement or Building Materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QC for the Drymix product portfolio.
• Establish quality standards, inspection plans and testing protocols.
• Control incoming materials, in-process materials and finished products.
• Ensure batch-wise quality clearance and release as per specs.
• Monitor quality trends and address potential risks.
• Develop supplier quality parameters and manage raw materials.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits.
• Drive CAPA, RCA, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Procurement, Sales and Management.
• Build laboratory capabilities and testing discipline.
• Lead team of QC staff and define KPIs.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA management

Process optimization

Laboratory management

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech – Civil/Chemical/Materials Science or M.Sc Chemistry

Job description

Department: Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Industry: Construction Chemicals / Drymix / Building Materials

Reporting To: Head – Quality / Business Head

Experience: 12–18 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech – Civil/Chemical/Materials Science or M.Sc. Chemistry

Preferred Experience: Drymix Mortar, Construction Chemicals, Cement, Building Materials, Tile Adhesives or allied industries

To lead the Quality Control function for the Drymix business and ensure consistent, reliable and compliant quality across raw materials, production processes and finished products.

The role will be responsible for establishing robust quality systems, strengthening laboratory and testing capabilities, reducing quality deviations and customer complaints, driving CAPA and continuous improvement, and building a strong quality culture across manufacturing operations.

The incumbent will act as the key quality interface between R&D, Production, Procurement, Technical Services, Sales and Management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Quality Control Leadership

• Lead end-to-end QC activities for the Drymix product portfolio.
• Establish and maintain quality standards, specifications, inspection plans and testing protocols.
• Ensure effective control of incoming raw materials, in-process materials and finished products.
• Ensure batch-wise quality clearance and release as per approved specifications.
• Monitor quality trends and proactively identify potential quality risks.

2. Drymix Product Quality

Ensure consistent quality and performance of products including:

• Tile Adhesives
• Block Jointing Mortars
• Wall Putty
• Plasters
• Grouts
• Repair Mortars
• Flooring Products
• Cementitious Waterproofing
• Other Drymix Construction Chemical Products

Monitor critical parameters such as consistency, workability, density, moisture, setting time, water retention, adhesion strength, open time, slip, compressive/flexural strength and other product-specific performance parameters.

3. Raw Material Quality Management

• Establish specifications for cement, sand, fillers, polymers, additives, pigments and other critical raw materials.
• Develop supplier quality parameters and incoming inspection standards.
• Review supplier COAs and test results.
• Drive alternate raw-material evaluation in coordination with R&D and Procurement.
• Establish supplier quality improvement and rejection-reduction initiatives.

4. Process Quality & Manufacturing Excellence

• Establish effective in-process quality controls at every critical stage of manufacturing.
• Ensure adherence to approved formulations, SOPs and process parameters.
• Identify process variation and implement corrective measures.
• Work closely with Production to reduce batch rejection, rework and process deviations.
• Drive process capability and quality consistency across batches.

5. Quality Systems & Compliance

• Develop and implement SOPs, inspection plans, control plans and quality manuals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IS/BIS, ASTM, EN and ISO standards.
• Maintain proper documentation, traceability and quality records.
• Lead internal quality audits and support external/customer audits.
• Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Strengthen laboratory safety, housekeeping and testing discipline.

6. Customer Complaint & CAPA Management

• Lead investigation of product-quality complaints.
• Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using appropriate quality tools.
• Implement CAPA and monitor effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Technical, Sales, Production and R&D teams for complaint closure.
• Analyse recurring complaints and develop preventive quality measures.
• Drive reduction in customer complaints and market returns.

7. Quality Improvement & Cost Reduction

• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce:
• Batch rejection
• ReworkMaterial wastage
• Customer complaints
• Quality-related cost
• Identify opportunities for process optimization without compromising product performance.
• Develop quality dashboards and trend analysis for management review.
• Benchmark product quality against competitors and industry standards.

8. R&D & New Product Development Support

• Work closely with R&D during formulation development and product validation.
• Support laboratory trials, pilot batches and commercial-scale validation.
• Establish quality specifications for new products.
• Participate in product benchmarking and performance evaluation.
• Ensure smooth transition of new products from R&D to commercial production.

9. Laboratory & Testing Infrastructure

• Lead the development and modernization of the Drymix QC laboratory.
• Ensure availability and suitability of testing equipment.
• Establish testing frequency, methods and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure instrument calibration and validation.
• Develop laboratory competency and testing reliability.

10. Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the QC team comprising Managers, Executives, Chemists, Engineers and Lab Technicians.
• Define KRAs, KPIs and performance objectives for the team.
• Build technical capability through regular training and knowledge sharing.
• Promote a culture of ownership, discipline, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adequate manpower planning for laboratory and plant QC operations.

11. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

R&D: Formulation, trials, product development and validation

Production: Process control, batch quality and deviations

Procurement: Supplier quality and raw-material specifications

Technical Services: Application performance and field complaints

Sales & Marketing: Customer feedback and market quality requirements

Management: Quality dashboard, risks, improvement plans and strategic initiatives

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Reduction in batch rejection and rework
• Reduction in customer complaints
• First-time-right batch percentage
• Raw-material rejection percentage
• Finished-product compliance percentage
• CAPA closure within defined timelines
• Reduction in quality-related cost
• Improvement in process consistency
• Laboratory testing accuracy and turnaround time
• Audit compliance score
• Calibration compliance
• Supplier quality improvement
• Successful validation of new products
• Team productivity and technical capability development

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Drymix Mortar and Construction Chemicals
• Cement chemistry and polymer-modified formulations
• Tile adhesives, grouts, mortars, putty and waterproofing products
• Raw-material and finished-product testing
• Quality systems and process control
• IS/BIS, ASTM, EN and ISO standards
• RCA, CAPA, 7 QC Tools and problem-solving methodologies
• Laboratory management and calibration systems
• Quality documentation and audit management

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic quality leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Team building and mentoring
• Decision-making and ownership
• Data-driven approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate should be a quality leader with strong hands-on experience in Drymix/Construction Chemicals or Building Materials, capable of moving the function from routine inspection to a proactive, data-driven quality-management system.

The candidate should demonstrate experience in quality improvement, process standardization, customer complaint reduction, laboratory management, team leadership and cross-functional problem solving.

Preferred Experience: 12–18 years, with at least 4–5 years in a managerial/leadership position within Drymix, Construction Chemicals, Cement, Mortar or Building Materials.

Location: Surat, Gujarat