QC Manager

20 Microns; Anantapuramu District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

20 Microns Limited is seeking an experienced QC Manager to oversee quality control and laboratory operations in India. You will manage testing across raw materials, in-process stages, and finished products, ensuring procedures meet specifications, SOPs, and standards such as ISO/ASTM.

Lead a team, review COAs, and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes laboratory management, documentation, audits, supplier quality coordination, and implementation of quality tools to reduce rejections

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of statistical quality tools.
• Good understanding of ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership and team coordination ability.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Good communication skills (internal & external).

Responsibilities

• Supervise routine testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products.
• Ensure testing as per approved specifications, SOPs and standard methods (ASTM, ISO, etc.).
• Monitor PSA, chemical parameters, physical properties and other critical QC tests.
• Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of lab instruments such as PSA analyzer, pH meter, brightness meter.
• Maintain test records, control charts and quality reports.
• Handle internal and external audits.
• Ensure proper documentation and batch traceability.
• Investigate Out-of-Specification and Out-of-Trend results and coordinate CAPA.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical tools

ISO/regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Tools

PSA analyzer

pH meter

Brightness meter

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced QC Manager to oversee quality control and laboratory operations, ensuring consistent quality of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products. The candidate will be responsible for laboratory management, quality testing, documentation, compliance, team supervision, supplier quality and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of statistical quality tools.
• Good understanding of ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership and team coordination ability.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Good communication skills (internal & external).

1. Quality Testing & Laboratory Management

• Supervise routine testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products.
• Ensure testing as per approved specifications, SOPs and standard methods (ASTM, ISO, etc.).
• Monitor PSA (Particle Size Analysis), chemical parameters, physical properties and other critical QC tests.
• Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of lab instruments such as PSA analyzer, pH meter, brightness meter, etc.

2. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Maintain test records, control charts and quality reports.
• Handle internal and external audits.
• Ensure proper documentation and batch traceability.

3. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action

• Investigate Out-of-Specification (OOS) and Out-of-Trend (OOT) results.
• Coordinate with Production and Purchase teams for quality-related issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using:
  • 5 Why
  • Fishbone Diagram
  • CAPA
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.

4. Supplier Quality Management

• Evaluate supplier COAs and incoming material quality.
• Raise non-conformance reports for supplier deviations.
• Coordinate supplier corrective actions and improvements.

5. Process Monitoring & Improvement

• Analyze quality data trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement statistical tools such as SPC and control charts.
• Support reduction of rejections, rework and customer complaints.

6. Team Management

• Supervise QC Chemists and Lab Technicians.
• Provide training on test methods, SOPs and safety practices.
• Ensure safe laboratory operations and compliance with EHS norms.

7. Customer & Technical Support

• Support customer audits and technical queries.
• Assist in customer complaint investigation and response.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales and other departments on quality-related matters.
• Maintain strong documentation and reporting standards.
• Ensure effective internal and external communication.

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