Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager QA/QC

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Quality Control & Assurance professional to lead testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. The role demands strong GLP, lab safety discipline, and SAP-based release authority.

You will maintain meticulous QC records and support process improvements across manufacturing sites. The candidate should have 5–6 years in construction chemicals QC, with ERP/SAP knowledge and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Chemical engineering or chemistry degree required.
• 5–6 years manufacturing/quality control experience in construction chemicals.
• Knowledge of ERP/SAP and QA documentation practices.
• Strong understanding of GLP, GMP and lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise testing of Concrete Trials, Liquid Admixture, RM and PM per R&D specs.
• Test intermediates and finished products per R&D specs.
• Generate Certificate of Analysis for all batches produced.
• Maintain QC records in hard copy and soft copy per QC requirements.
• Analyze data statistically and drive process improvements.
• Authorize RM/PM/FG release in SAP.
• Create non-conforming material notes for rejections and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of lab equipment; uphold 5S and IMS compliance.
• Assist procurement/R&D for new materials and vendor development.

Skills

GLP & Safety

QC Methods & Equipment

IMS

MS Office

Education

Chemical Engineering

BSc Chemistry

MSc Chemistry

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

• Global Department: Quality Control & Assurance

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2025, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion.

Job Description

Department: Quality

Reports To : Sr. Manager QA&QC

Company Profile

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products

for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and industry.

Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and manufactures in over 400 factories. and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2025, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing and supervising the testing of Concrete Trials/Liquid Admixture/RM and PM as per the specification provided by R&D.
• Responsible for performing and supervising the testing of Intermediates and Finished products as per the specification provided by R & D.
• Responsible for generating Certificate of Analysis for all the batches produced.
• Ensuring and maintaining the QC records pertaining to testing results in Hard copy as well in soft copyas per QC requirements
• Statistical Data analysis and improvement in process with the help of Analyzed data.
• Responsible for authorizing and executing the RM/PM/ FG release in SAP.
• Responsible for the generation of non-conforming material notes in case of any rejection of RM, PM, Intermediates and F.G.
• Responsible for the modification of First Time Failure batches as per R & D guidelines.
• Ensuring that the status of nonconforming raw, packing materials, intermediate and finished products are identified with proper label.
• Ensuring that the raw materials and packaging material which are being used are supplied by an approved vendor.
• Testing and approving new packaging material as per vendor specification with report submission to Procurement.
• Ensure continual improvements in the testing procedures of raw material, packing material and finished goods.
• Responsible for the calibration of the testing equipment available in his location both external & internal. Ensure all the lab equipment is maintained in good condition.
• Handle Customer Complaint and RCA for failure. Implement corrective actions against the Root Causes analysis.
• To ensure compliance with IMS Standards and maintaining the required documents.
• Assist technical team in establishing new products at Plant level.
• To ensure compliance with all kinds of audits done in the laboratory.
• Assist Procurement/ R&D for New Raw material/Packing material / Vendor development.
• Conduct regular process audits and ensure Corrective action against observation/ Nonconformance.
• Ensure and maintain overall good housekeeping and 5S in Lab.
• To train QC Lab personnel for performing QC activities in the lab safely and precisely as instructed.

Functional

• Knowledge of good laboratory practice with Safety first.
• Good understanding of routine QC methods, procedure and equipment handling.
• Knowledge of IMS (Integrated Management System)
• Good in MS Office, Basic Computer

Behavioral

• Analytical mind
• Team player

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience:

• Chemical engineering/BSC/MSC Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry/Organic Chemistry)
• 5-6 years Manufacturing/Quality control experience in Construction Chemical/Chemical Manufacturing Company
• Knowledge of ERP/ SAP

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.