Senior Quality Manager

Jindal SAW Ltd.; Vidisha; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal SAW Ltd. in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance and Quality Control leader to steward the plant's quality agenda.

You will ensure compliance with customer specs, international standards and regulatory requirements while driving a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Lead internal and supplier audits, implement CAPA and RCA, and maintain QMS documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of API Q1, API 5L, ISO Standards, and related quality requirements.
• Experience in quality assurance within stainless steel pipe, tube, or heavy engineering industries.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve Quality Management Systems across the plant.
• Monitor quality processes for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Lead RCA, CAPA, and implement process improvements to raise quality and reduce defects.
• Coordinate audits and maintain compliance documentation.
• Oversee supplier quality assurance and supplier audits.
• Present quality metrics and improvement initiatives to plant leadership.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

CAPA

RCA

Statistical QC

Process improvement

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions of the Stainless Steel Plant, ensuring adherence to customer specifications, international quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The role is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining quality management systems, and ensuring product excellence throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Establish, implement, and continuously improve Quality Management Systems across the Stainless Steel Plant.
• Monitor and audit quality processes to ensure compliance with defined standards and procedures.
• Drive a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Standards & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable international and customer-specific standards, including:
  • API Q1
  • API 5L
  • ISO Standards
• Coordinate certification audits and maintain compliance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications and statutory requirements.

Process Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for quality issues and customer complaints.
• Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring defects.
• Develop and execute process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor quality performance indicators and recommend process enhancements.

Supplier Quality Assurance

• Oversee incoming raw material inspections and quality evaluations.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to improve material quality and reliability.
• Ensure supplier compliance with established quality standards.

Audits & Documentation

• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
• Maintain quality records, reports, inspection documents, and compliance data.
• Prepare audit observations, corrective action plans, and management review reports.
• Present quality performance metrics and improvement initiatives to plant leadership.

Job Knowledge & Core Competencies

Quality Systems & Standards

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of API Q1, API 5L, ISO Standards, and related quality requirements.
• Experience in quality assurance within stainless steel pipe, tube, or heavy engineering industries.

Auditing & Compliance

• Expertise in conducting internal and external audits.
• Strong understanding of compliance management, documentation control, and non-conformance handling.

Problem Solving & Quality Improvement

• Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and defect reduction techniques.
• Knowledge of statistical quality control tools and process capability analysis.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process optimization and operational excellence.