Quality Assurance Manager

Valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in India is seeking an experienced Global Quality Assurance Manager to lead the HSEQ management system across multiple sites. You will ensure ISO compliance, coordinate audits, and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

You will oversee internal audits, manage corrective actions, develop training on quality principles, and monitor KPIs to support leadership decisions. Fluency in English is required, and experience in manufacturing environments is essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in Quality Management, HSEQ, Auditing, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing ISO-certified management systems and external audits.
• Strong knowledge of corrective actions, non-conformance management, and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives in a global or multi-site environment.
• Successful maintenance of ISO certifications.
• Effective execution of audit programs and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Improved management system performance and consistency across sites.
• Increased employee awareness of quality and continuous improvement practices.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• HSEQ Management System: Own and maintain the global HSEQ Management System across locations.
• Audit Management: Coordinate ISO certification and surveillance audits and support site audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Training & Capability Development: Develop training on management systems and ISO standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and track HSEQ KPIs and dashboards.
• Site Support: Act as global contact for HSEQ requirements across locations.

Skills

Quality Management

HSEQ

Auditing

ISO Standards

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Multi-site Experience

Internal Audits

Quality Culture

English Proficiency

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Global Quality Assurance Manager to oversee and improve the HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) Management System across global operations. This role will ensure compliance with ISO standards, coordinate audits, drive continuous improvement, and support a strong quality culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

HSEQ Management System: Own and maintain the global HSEQ Management System. Ensure consistent management system practices across all locations. Update processes and documentation to meet business, customer, and compliance requirements. Support management reviews and system performance evaluations.

Audit Management: Manage the global internal audit program. Coordinate ISO certification and surveillance audits. Support sites with audit planning, execution, and corrective action closure. Monitor audit findings and share best practices across locations.

Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities. Support resolution of quality issues and non-conformities. Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives. Promote a culture of prevention and continuous improvement.

Training & Capability Development: Develop and deliver training on management systems, internal auditing, ISO standards, and quality principles. Train and coach internal auditors. Support onboarding related to quality and compliance requirements.

Performance Monitoring: Develop and track HSEQ KPIs. Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities. Prepare dashboards and reports for leadership. Monitor audit performance, corrective actions, training completion, and system maturity.

Site Support: Act as the global point of contact for HSEQ management system requirements. Support sites in maintaining effective and compliant management systems. Drive collaboration and consistency across locations.

Qualifications

7-10+ years of experience in Quality Management, HSEQ, Auditing, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.

Experience managing ISO-certified management systems and external audits.

Strong knowledge of corrective actions, non-conformance management, and root cause analysis.

Experience leading process improvement initiatives in a global or multi-site environment.

Successful maintenance of ISO certifications.

Effective execution of audit programs and timely closure of corrective actions.

Improved management system performance and consistency across sites.

Increased employee awareness of quality and continuous improvement practices.

Fluent in spoken and written English.

We Offer

We provide a genuine career opportunity with an excellent learning environment and continuous support from our team. Through your work, you will contribute to the success of our organization, bring future-focused solutions to our customers, and discover opportunities for personal growth. Your responsibilities will be diverse and challenging, ensuring that no two days are the same.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting‑edge technologies and services as well as mission‑critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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