Plant Quality Head
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Define and implement Plant wide quality policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency across all plants.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality enhancement and defect reduction.
- Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Process & Product Quality Management
- Ensure adherence to metallurgical standards, heat treatment processes, and machining quality across the plant.
- Oversee Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) and Gravity Die Casting (GDC) processes to maintain top-notch product integrity.
- Monitor process validation, FMEA, SPC, and control plans to maintain product consistency.
- Customer Quality & Compliance
- Act as the primary quality interface with key OEM customers (Toyota, Honda, Maruti, Tata, Hyundai, etc.).
- Handle customer audits, quality escalations, and warranty claims with a proactive approach.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other automotive quality standards.
- Quality Management System (QMS) & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Strengthen and maintain QMS frameworks to drive operational excellence.
- Utilize data analytics, root cause analysis (RCA), and Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality metrics.
- Lead plant-wide PPAP, APQP, and supplier quality initiatives.
- Team Leadership & Training
- Develop and mentor quality teams across the plant.
- Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous learning within the plant.
- Conduct training programs on quality tools, customer expectations, and technical advancements.
- Strong knowledge of Aluminium Casting, including Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) & Gravity Die Casting (GDC).
- Deep understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment processes, and machining operations.
- Customer Handling: Experience working with OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Maruti, Tata, Hyundai, etc.) on quality-related matters.