Quality Manager - Flexible Packaging

Key Responsibilities: 1. Quality Management System (QMS): Implement, maintain, and continuously improve ISO and GMP-based quality systems. Develop SOPs, inspection protocols, and checklists for each production stage. Ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the plant. 2. Process Quality Control: Monitor and manage quality parameters in blown film extrusion (gauge, width, clarity, tensile strength, etc.). Ensure sealing strength, print quality, and bag dimensions are within specification. Conduct real-time quality checks on shop floor and maintain traceability records. 3. Raw Material & Incoming Inspection: Establish incoming QC for raw materials such as biopolymers, masterbatch, ink, and packaging materials. Coordinate with procurement and suppliers for COA review, sampling, and approvals. 4. Customer Complaints & RCA: Lead investigations for customer complaints and internal quality issues. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA). 5. Team Management & Training: Supervise the quality team across shifts. Train operators and line staff on quality standards and defect identification. 6. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain inspection reports, rejection logs, and production quality data. Present regular quality performance reports to senior management. Requirements: Education: B.Tech / Diploma in Plastics, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Experience: 610 years in quality control/assurance within blown film extrusion and packaging (preferably compostable or plastics industry). Hands-on experience in film quality testing (e.g., tensile, dart drop, sealing strength). Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and compostability certifications is a plus. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and shop-floor discipline.