Quality Manager

ABOUT SOLENIS
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on partnering with water-intensive operations to solve complex water treatment, process improvement and hygiene challenges with advanced chemical and equipment solutions for consumer, industrial, institutional, food & beverage, and recreational pool and spa water markets.

The product portfolio of Solenis includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
 

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis has been recognized as a Best Managed Company for 4 consecutive years and was named as 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner.

Position Overview

As part of Solenis’ continued growth, we are seeking a Quality Manager for our manufacturing unit-based role.

Job Title -   Quality Manager – Manufacturing Unit

Department - Quality (QA / QC)

Reports To - Head Quality - India

Location - Nalagarh, HP

Role Purpose

To ensure consistent product quality and regulatory compliance by maintaining an effective Quality Management System (QMS) and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QMS as per applicable standards (ISO / GMP / industry-specific).

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.

• Oversee in-process and finished product quality; approve release decisions.

• Lead internal audits and coordinate external/customer audits.

• Manage deviations, non-conformances, CAPA, and root cause analysis.

• Handle customer complaints and ensure timely investigation and closure.

• Monitor supplier quality and incoming material controls.

• Maintain quality documentation, SOPs, and records.

• Lead, train, and develop the QA/QC team.

• Drive quality KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key KPIs

• Customer complaints & rejection rate

• Audit outcomes & CAPA closure effectiveness

• Compliance status

• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

• FG, RM, PM - RFT

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science (Master’s preferred).

• 7–12 years of quality experience in manufacturing.

• 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of QMS, audits, CAPA, and RCA tools.

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in documentation and quality systems.

Authority

• Approve or reject materials and finished products.

• Stop production in case of critical quality or compliance risks.

• Recommend system and process improvements.

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