Job openings for Senior Manager Quality in Nashik

Key Responsibilities
1. Quality Strategy & Systems Management
Establish & Maintain QMS: Develop, implement, and upgrade the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with international standards (such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949 for automotive, or ISO 13485 for medical devices, depending on the industry).
Audit Readiness: Lead internal and external quality audits, serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, and ensure swift closure of any non-compliance findings.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Review, approve, and enforce SOPs across the receiving, in-process, and final inspection stages.
2. Operations & Control
Defect Prevention: Implement advanced quality tools like FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), and MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis) to predict and prevent defects.
Root Cause Analysis: Lead complex investigations into product failures or customer complaints using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone (Ishikawa) methodologies to implement permanent corrective actions (CAPA).
Vendor Quality Management: Collaborate with the procurement team to evaluate supplier quality, establish incoming material standards, and conduct supplier audits.
3. Continuous Improvement & Metrics
KPI Tracking: Monitor and report on key quality metrics, including COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality), PPM (Parts Per Million) defect rates, FTR (First Time Right), and customer return rates.
Lean Practices: Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and optimize process efficiency.
4. Leadership & Team Management
Team Development: Lead, mentor, and build the capability of the quality engineering and inspection teams (QA/QC Engineers, Programmers, Inspectors).
Culture Shift: Foster a plant-wide Quality First mindset by training production operators and floor staff on quality standards.