Head - Quality - Manufacturing

Role Overview: A senior leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide Quality Systems and governance across multiple manufacturing plants, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards while enabling sustainable and scalable operations. Core Mandate: - Define and execute the overall Quality strategy aligned with business goals and customer requirements - Build and standardize robust Quality Management Systems (QMS) across production, warehouse, packing, and support functions - Drive quality integration in New Product Introduction (NPI) through gate reviews, risk assessment, and validation frameworks Key Responsibilities: - Lead QMS deployment including CAPA, deviation management, change control, risk assessment, and complaint handling - Ensure harmonization of SOPs and regulatory compliance across all plants - Anchor regulatory & customer audits, including audit readiness, response, and closure - Drive internal audits, supplier audits, and compliance governance across the ecosystem - Oversee quality performance (KPIs)quality, cost, delivery, and service metrics - Ensure strong process control, validation, and product release systems, including flawless NPI launches - Guide QC labs, testing standards, and validation protocols - Build organizational capability through training, awareness, and leadership of quality teams Leadership Scope: - Lead and develop the central Quality function across plants - Define KPIs, track performance, and drive continuous improvement across teams Ideal Profile: - 18+ years in Quality Management within manufacturing (automotive / heavy engineering / components) - Strong expertise in QMS (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949), APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC / SQC / Cpk, CAPA, and audits - Exposure to multi-plant quality governance, supplier quality, and NPI quality systems - Familiarity with SAP QM and ISO 14000 (preferred) - Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and audit handling experience - Experience in multiple plants handling, precision machining and preferably with a turnover of more than 7K will be preferred. Contact: 9873177102