DGM - Quality Assurance(Construction Chemicals)

Ascolite; Surat; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascolite, based in Surat, Gujarat, seeks a senior Quality Control/Quality Assurance leader to drive comprehensive QC Operations for construction chemical products. You will ensure rigorous testing, regulate materials, and manage lab teams across multiple plants.

Ideal candidates hold 12–18 years of QC/QA experience, with Six Sigma or ISO Auditor certification and strong leadership to build a high-performance quality culture. This role is on site at our manufacturing sites in Gujarat.

Qualifications

• M.Sc Chemistry / B.Tech in Chemical/Polymer/Materials Science.
• 12–18 years of experience in Quality Control/Assurance in construction chemicals or related industry.
• Experience handling multi-plant QC operations is an advantage.
• Six Sigma / ISO Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC operations for construction chemical products.
• Ensure adherence to IS/ASTM/EN/ISO standards.
• Develop QC procedures, test methods, SOPs, and control plans.
• Manage material quality checks and batch release.
• Supervise laboratories, calibration, and maintenance of instruments.
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Mentor QC teams and train staff on quality standards.

Skills

Quality management

Analytical skills

Lab testing

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

M.Sc Chemistry / B.Tech – Chemical / Polymer / Materials Science

12–18 years of experience in QC/QA

Tools

Six Sigma / ISO Auditor certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Control & Assurance

• Lead QC operations for all construction chemical products such as adhesives, sealants, waterproofing compounds, tile products, admixtures, grouts, etc.

• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards (IS, ASTM, EN, ISO).

• Develop and implement QC procedures, test methods, SOPs, and control plans.

• Ensure raw material, in-process, and finished goods quality checks through approved testing protocols.

• Manage product stability testing, batch release, and specification compliance.

2. Laboratory Management

• Supervise central and plant laboratories and ensure proper calibration & maintenance of all instruments.

• Implement advanced testing protocols and upgrade lab capabilities for new product categories.

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of test results; ensure robust documentation and reporting.

3. Supplier & Raw Material Quality

• Evaluate and approve new raw materials, vendors, and alternate sources.

• Conduct supplier audits and enforce quality improvement programs.

• Collaborate with procurement for vendor qualification and specification alignment.

4. Process Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Drive root-cause analysis for quality issues (RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA).

• Implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and cost-optimization initiatives.

• Monitor production processes and ensure standard parameter compliance.

5. New Product Development Support

• Work closely with R&D for product formulation validation and scale-up.

• Assist in pilot runs, performance testing, and commercialization of new products.

6. Customer Quality & Technical Support

• Address customer complaints with detailed analysis and corrective measures.

• Conduct site visits, technical training, and product performance evaluations.

• Coordinate with Sales/Marketing to resolve quality concerns.

7. People Leadership

• Lead and mentor QC teams across all manufacturing units.

• Train chemists, technicians, and plant teams on quality standards & testing.

• Build a high-performance culture within the quality department.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction chemicals (polymers, resins, admixtures, waterproofing, tile adhesives, epoxies).

• Deep understanding of IS/ASTM/EN test methods & quality management systems.

• Expertise in lab testing equipment & QC data management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma tools preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• M.Sc Chemistry / B.Tech – Chemical / Polymer / Materials Science.

• 12–18 years of experience in Quality Control/Assurance in Construction Chemicals or related industry.

• Experience handling multi-plant QC operations is an advantage.

• Six Sigma / ISO Auditor certification preferred.

KPIs / Performance Indicators

• Batch rejection levels

• Customer complaints & resolution time

• Supplier quality improvements

• Adherence to standards & audit results

• Lab performance & reliability

• Cost savings through QA/QC optimization