QMS Manager - FIBC Industry

Job Role: Quality Management System (QMS) Manager

Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Plant Head / QA Head
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Industry: FIBC Manufacturing / Bulk Packaging

Job Summary:

The QMS Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System to meet ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards (such as FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, BRC, or HACCP, if applicable). The role ensures consistent product quality in compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards, while also driving continuous improvement across FIBC manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the company’s QMS in alignment with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements for FIBC products.
• Ensure compliance with food-grade packaging standards, including hygiene, traceability, and contamination control protocols.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate third-party and customer audits (e.g., BRC, ISO, HACCP).
• Manage quality documentation: SOPs, work instructions, inspection checklists, and QMS manuals.
• Monitor production quality parameters including fabric strength, UV stability, GSM, stitching quality, and loop safety factor.
• Investigate non-conformities, implement root cause analysis (RCA), and define corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate training for production and QA staff on quality standards, inspection protocols, and QMS compliance.
• Liaise with customers on quality-related queries, complaints, and technical documentation.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of quality control instruments (tensile testers, UV chambers, GSM cutters, etc.).
• Support supplier quality assessments for raw materials like PP granules, masterbatches, liners, and webbing.
• Drive continual improvement using quality tools (Pareto, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and Lean principles.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of QMS standards (ISO 9001, BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP).
• Strong knowledge of FIBC product standards: UN-certified bags, food-grade bags, baffle bags, etc.
• Hands-on experience with quality testing methods for woven polypropylene bags and raw materials.
• Proficiency in documentation control, audit management, and customer complaint handling.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ERP or QMS software for document and record management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / Master degree in Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in quality management within the packaging or FIBC industry.
• Certifications such as Lead Auditor (ISO 9001/22000), Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) are desirable.

Preferred Experience:

• Working with international clients in food, pharma, or chemical packaging sectors.
• Experience implementing and maintaining hygiene standards for cleanroom or food-grade FIBC production.

Interested Candidates kindly drop your resume on email - hohr@champalalgroup.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Current Salary ?
• Expected Salary ?
• Notice Period ?
• Reason for Change ?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• QMS: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)