QC Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Job Description Position - QC Manager - Petrochemical

Industry: Petrochemical Manufacturing / Lubricants Manufacturing

Position Overview: The QC Manager in the petrochemical industry oversees the quality control processes to ensure products meet industry standards and specifications. This role involves leading a team, developing quality protocols, and coordinating with other departments to enhance product quality.

Quality Management Professional with exposure in the areas of Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Laboratory Operations, Process Optimization & ISO Documentation

Product Knowledge Base Oil, White Oil, Paraffin Wax, Ethanol, Ethyl acetate, Butanol, Butyl Acetate, Propanol, Propyl Acetate, Acetone, Methanol, MEG, DEG, TEG Propylene Glycol, Styrene, Xylenes, Glycols, Aromatic Naphtha, Benzene and other Chemicals like MEK, MIBK, N-Paraffin etc & test as Per ASTM/IP/BP/IS/ISO Methods.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for complete laboratory department involving evaluation and analysis of all types of samples and consumer products using all sophisticated laboratory instruments.
2. Ensure and monitor all activities related to QMS, OSHAS, and EMS are in line with the industry standards.
3. Accomplish responsibility for administering quality control activities and spearheading quality assurance functions with overall responsibility for quality management as per compliance.
4. Ensure the quality of the raw material received is in line with the production requirements & report any deviations.
5. Accountable for commissioning the lab equipment and measuring the risk assessments with respect to the lab.
6. Guide the Shift Chemist on the tests as per the production for chemicals & petrochemical products, as per ASTM & other standards.
7. Prepare SOPs for quality contract operations and prepare duty schedules for the department.
8. Maintain documentation, keeping all testing procedures, equipment/appliances in perfect operating condition as per ISO Standards.
9. Responsible for establishing the QC/QA systems and their implementation.
10. Plan, implement, monitor, and identify areas for improving productivity and implementation of QMS as per ISO.
11. Ensure the chemical waste from the laboratory and the plant is disposed of as per local laws & regulations and with respect to safety.
12. Identify training gaps and train lab technicians and lab assistants for performing routine lab work.
13. Develop, implement, and monitor quality systems, maintain and update quality manuals/documents, plan and conduct internal audits, and monitor corrective actions through periodic reviews to meet overall quality standards as per quality objectives.
14. Coordinate customer complaint responses after analysis & ensure necessary corrective or preventive actions are taken.
15. Provide training for the team regarding quality tools and quality system-related issues.
16. Analyze the competencies and limitations of in-house quality team members and identify areas where third-party inspection is necessary.
17. Facilitate various external and internal audits & assist in ensuring completion of corrective actions on NCs raised during the audits.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Prepare reports on audit findings, pending NCRs, the status of major NCRs, and the plan for corrective action.
2. Familiar with MSDS/TDS & Calibration.
3. Review the existing system continuously, and suggest amendments for continuous improvement.

Process Improvement:

1. Identify areas for process improvement and implement corrective actions.
2. Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize quality processes.

Regulatory Compliance:

1. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
2. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards.

Customer Interaction:

1. Address quality-related concerns from customers and stakeholders.
2. Facilitate audits and inspections from regulatory bodies and clients.

Data Management:

1. Analyze quality data to identify trends and potential issues.
2. Prepare and present quality reports to senior management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control within the petrochemical industry.

Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory standards.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven leadership and team management abilities.

Skills:

1. Proficiency in laboratory testing methods and equipment.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Work Environment:

Office and laboratory settings, with occasional site visits to production facilities.

Experience - 5 Years