Senior Officer Quality

Henkel; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy

Competitive accident and term life policies

Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000

Job summary

Henkel in Pune, Maharashtra is seeking a Senior Officer – Quality to ensure product quality and maintain lab standards. You will play a critical role in supporting plant operations through analytical excellence and process discipline.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, extensive experience in quality/lab environments, and is proficient in MS Excel.

Join Henkel to enjoy benefits such as health care programs and gender-neutral parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in quality/lab environment (Surface treatment or relevant chemical industry preferred).
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments and testing methodologies.
• Basic understanding of ERP/SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to organizational SHEQ standards and compliance requirements.
• Perform analysis and timely reporting of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process, WIP, and finished goods.
• Support and execute ISO standards compliance (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, IATF 16949).

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Proficiency in MS Excel

Knowledge of statistical quality tools

Education

M.Sc. Chemistry

B.E. Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

ERP/SAP systems

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, we are passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Senior Officer – Quality, you will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, maintaining lab standards, and supporting plant operations through analytical excellence and process discipline.

What You´ll Do

• Ensure adherence to organizational SHEQ standards and compliance requirements
• Perform analysis and timely reporting of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), in-process, WIP, and finished goods
• Conduct sampling and quality checks, including random sampling and pre-dispatch inspection (PDI)
• Prepare and maintain standard solutions as per schedule and testing requirements
• Manage laboratory reagents and inventory
• Follow defined sampling schedules and QA protocols
• Coordinate closely with Sr. Officer and SCM teams to prioritize and schedule activities
• Prepare sampling materials including labels, containers, and documentation
• Support implementation of quality tools and methodologies such as CTQ, SQC, SPC, MSA, 8D, and MOC
• Maintain and preserve sample records as per guidelines, including storage and disposal
• Ensure waste handling and sustainability practices are followed in line with plant standards
• Drive continual improvement initiatives based on SHE performance
• Support and execute ISO standards compliance (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, IATF 16949) at the plant level

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 4 years in quality/lab environment (Surface treatment or relevant chemical industry preferred)
• Should be an M.Sc. Chemistry / B.E. Chemical Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments and testing methodologies
• Knowledge of statistical quality tools (SQC/SPC)
• Basic understanding of ERP/SAP systems
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children