Executive QC

Position: Quality Chemist

Job Summary:
The Candidate will be responsible for end-to-end production planning, execution and co-ordination between SCM, marketing and R&D teams. The role involves ensuring efficient Raw material and packing material management, aligning batch processing with business needs, maintaining GMP & AYUSH compliances, and driving operational excellence. This position also focuses on quality control, process improvement and regulatory adherence to enhance overall efficiency and product quality.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Operation & Production planning:
- Develop and manage production schedules to ensure seamless operations.
- Optimize batch processing to meet marketing and sales demand.
- Ensure operational efficiency by minimizing downtime and maximizing resources utilization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production workflow and resolve operational bottlenecks.
2. Raw material & Packing material Management:
- Coordinate with the SCM team to ensure the timely availability of RM & PM as per production requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and optimize material procurement based on the MOQ & Connectivity Lead times to prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Monitor storage conditions and handling procedures to prevent material contaminations or degradation.
3. Batch Processing & Execution:
- Plan and execute batch processing as per marketing team demand.
- Ensure production schedules are met efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standards like GMP & AYUSH.
- Maintain accurate batch records for overall process and documentation for regulatory audits.
4. R&D Collaboration:
- Work closely with R&D to stabilize both existing and new product development (NPD) processes.
- Support trials, validations, and process improvements for product enhancements.
5. Quality Control & Process Improvement:
- Identify, analyze, and prevent process and product quality deviations.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to enhance production efficiency and quality.
- Ensure adherence to GMP & AYUSH requirements in all manufacturing processes.
- Conduct internal audits and collaborates with QA to maintain compliance.
- Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives in production and material management.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Operations, production planning & execution, supply chain management or Inventory management & R&D collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle process and quality deviations.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities to liaise with multiple teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, GMP, AYUSH, HALAL and quality standards like ISO 9001
• Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems for planning and material management is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Industry Experience:
FMCG / Pharmaceuticals / Herbal & Ayurvedic / Chemical Manufacturing.