QA Manager For Chemical Company

Job Description:

• Role Overview:

  We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance professional with 15+ years of progressive experience in Chemical, Specialty Ingredients, API, and Food Additive/Food Supplement manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory requirements, and global certifications while driving continuous improvement across QA functions.

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  Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end Quality Assurance activities across manufacturing operations.

  • Ensure compliance with QMS, GMP, and regulatory standards across all processes.

  • Handle and lead external audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections.

  • Manage change control, deviations, non-conformance, and market complaints.

  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

  • Oversee vendor qualification, vendor audits, and vendor performance management.

  • Drive validation and qualification activities (equipment, utilities, and processes).

  • Conduct internal audits, self-inspections, and gap assessments.

  • Ensure proper documentation, SOP compliance, and training across departments.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for quality improvement initiatives.

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  Regulatory & Certification Exposure:

  • IMS, WHO-GMP, FSSC, FAMI-QS, EnMS

  • Halal, Kosher, Responsible Care

  • Regulatory bodies such as FDCA, USFDA, MHRA

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  Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of QMS, GMP, and regulatory compliance

  • Expertise in audit handling (customer, regulatory, and certification audits)

  • Excellent problem-solving and investigation skills

  • Leadership and team management abilities

  • Strong documentation and communication skills

  • Risk assessment and quality improvement mindset

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  Preferred Candidate Profile:

  • Experience in Specialty Chemicals / API / Food Additives industry

  • Proven track record of handling audits and certifications

  • Strong exposure to validation and qualification processes

  • Ability to lead QA teams and drive compliance culture