Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title:

Senior Manager – Quality Assurance and R&D – Activated Carbon Plant

Location:

Ponnapuram Village, Dharapuram Taluk, Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu

Company Overview:

Carbonmax Advantech Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer of coconut shell-based steam activated carbon with integrated infrastructure for granulation, rotary kiln-based activation, post-activation processes, and advanced value addition plants. These include acid-washed carbon, powdered activated carbon, impregnated carbon, pelletized carbon, and catalytic carbon. Carbonmax is rapidly expanding into custom and specialty carbon applications, including supercapacitors, gas filtration, gold recovery, and other high-performance material domains.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Manager – Quality Assurance, R&D and Value-Added Carbon Products to lead end-to-end QA, QC, and product innovation efforts across all divisions of the plant. The role includes oversight of production QA/QC labs, value-added carbon labs, and R&D studio; implementation of international testing protocols (ASTM, AWWA, JIS, EN); team management; compliance leadership; and new product development for global carbon applications.

This role demands deep domain expertise in activated carbon quality, laboratory instrumentation, documentation, and lean quality management systems, and will play a key role in transitioning the company from commodity to specialty carbon manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities: Quality Assurance & Quality Control:

Oversee QA/QC of:

• Raw material (charcoal, chemicals)
• In-process material
• Finished activated carbon (steam activated, acid washed, PAC, impregnated, pelletized, catalytic)

Implement global test methods:

• ASTM Standards: D4607 (Iodine), D2854 (Ash), D2867 (Moisture), D3838 (Density), D3467 (CTC), D5158 (Hardness)
• AWWA B600 (Water treatment carbon)
• JIS Methods (MB adsorption, pH, volatile content)
• Gold Recovery Testing (K value, R value, cyanide adsorption)
• BET surface area, pore distribution, acid/base leaching
• VOC & gas phase testing using GC/FID, if applicable

Approve and issue Certificate of Analysis (COA) with batch data

Conduct inter-lab validation, retain sample reviews, and audit trails

Laboratory Operations & Equipment:

Supervise operations across:

• Production QA/QC Lab
• Value-Added Carbon Lab
• R&D Studio Lab

Maintain, calibrate and utilize:

• BET Analyzer, Malvern Particle Size Analyzer
• UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Turbidity Meter
• Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)
• Moisture Analyzer, Muffle Furnace, Crushers
• TGA/DSC, Zeta Potential, GC-MS (if deployed)

Ensure GLP, safety, chemical handling, calibration logs, and SOPs

New Product Development & R&D:

Lead formulation and testing of specialty carbon products for:

• Supercapacitor cathodes – high surface area, electrical conductivity
• VOC and gas phase filtration
• Gold recovery and metal adsorption
• Pharma and food grade carbon – low leachable impurities

Coordinate:

• Bench-scale trials, scale-up validations, application benchmarking
• Lab-to-production integration and performance testing
• Technical datasheet development

Team Management & Capability Development:

Build and supervise team of:

• Lab chemists, QA/QC officers, R&D executives, documentation staff

Define KRAs, skill matrix, SOP adherence

Conduct training programs in:

• Test methods, documentation, root cause analysis
• International QA/QC standards, instrumentation usage
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, REACH, FSSAI (if applicable)

Systems, Documentation & Compliance:

Implement and maintain:

• COAs, Batch sheets, NCR logs, Deviation Reports, Lab notebooks
• ISO documentation and internal audits

Drive compliance with:

• TNPCB, ISO, FSSAI, ROHS, REACH, Electrical/Boiler Inspectorate

Coordinate third-party inspections, customer audits, and validations

Continuous Improvement & Lean QA:

Promote 5S, Lean Lab, and Kaizen culture

Conduct RCA for non-conformances and implement CAPAs

Improve:

• Test cycle time
• COA dispatch reliability
• Equipment downtime and lab utility efficiency

Eligibility Criteria:Qualification:

• M.Sc. / B.E. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Industrial Chemistry
• Additional training in QA systems or analytical chemistry preferred

Experience:

10–18 years in QA/QC or R&D roles, preferably in:

• Activated Carbon / Specialty Chemicals / Battery Materials / Water & Air Filtration Media

Hands-on experience in advanced lab instruments and international testing protocols

Technical Skills:

• Global test standards: ASTM, AWWA, JIS, EN
• Advanced instrumentation and lab data interpretation
• Quality systems, audit handling, team leadership
• ERP or LIMS for quality and traceability

Language:

• Tamil (mandatory), English (working), Hindi (preferred)

Software Skills:

• ERP systems, MS Excel, QA reports, instrument software

Key Competencies:

• Lab and QA team leadership
• Global test method application
• Documentation and audit readiness
• Product development and application benchmarking
• Structured execution and problem-solving
• Commitment to innovation in carbon materials

Reporting To:

Director – Technical & Operations

Employment Type:

Full-time | On-site (Ponnapuram Plant)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Statutory benefits and medical insurance
• On-site accommodation and canteen facility
• Exposure to advanced carbon materials segment
• Learning and development support

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Monday to Saturday (occasional weekend availability)

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Annual bonus
• Overtime pay (where applicable)

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

Ponnapuram, Dharapuram Taluk: Must be able to relocate or commute reliably. On-site factory accommodation available if required.

How to Apply:

Send your updated CV to: hr.factory@carbonmaxtech.com
Subject: “Application – Senior Manager – QA & R&D – Activated Carbon”
Speak with us: +91 99434 99855

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person