India Head - Quality

Job Title: India Head - Quality Company: Sigma Engineered Solutions Job Category: SAP QM Roles & Responsibilities: Role & responsibilities * Provide inputs in creating overall strategy for manufacturing operations across all plants in India & create a roadmap to ensure adherence to overall objectives, goals. * Oversee end to end development and implementation of quality plans for manufacturing processes & products. * Collaborate with leadership to identify new initiatives / projects and set operational plans that meet the future demands of manufacturing operations for all plants. * Create & implement approved quality assurance and control policies, processes, procedures and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner. * Provide input to various Request for Quotations (RFQs) received and assess the feasibility of existing inspection systems in meeting expected quality levels. * Approve various quality plans encompassing prevalent standards, practices, guidelines, resources, processes etc. in alignment with manufacturing operations, customer expectations, product specifications, cost, and safety norms for respective plants. * Oversee conduction of thorough Proactive Systems Analysis (SPSA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential risks and implement preventive measures. * Approve stage wise quality inspection & testing plans and ensure adherence to set quality standards. * Coach own team, conceptualize various initiatives to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) across all plants. * Review manufacturing drawing, specification/codes and ensure preparation of inspection checklist / protocols / Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) / Manufacturing Quality Plans (MQP) to ensure voice of customers is captured. * Develop and implement robust quality systems and processes to maintain high-quality standards at shop floor, ensuring compliance with industry standards Assam ISO, OHSAS etc. & regulations. * Give inputs in preparation of supplier quality manuals and review inspection systems to ensure consistent quality standards. * Create inspection plans to monitor and control the quality of incoming materials and finished products. * Champion the organizations values within the team, encouraging a collaborative and innovative work environment. * Instill a culture of continuous development and high performance within own team. * Participate in recruitment activities & ensure retention / engagement of own team. Work Location: Pune, India Availability: Full time

Preferred candidate profile Prior experience of institutionalizing quality systems such Assam TQM, TPM, & familiarity with OHSAS Key Skills: Quality Management, Quality Inspection Salary: Not disclosed