Manager Quality Control

Are you ready to join a team that’s driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry – and how you can be part of this journey.We’re seeking versatile experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your outstanding perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.Apply now!Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.We are currently looking for Manager Quality Control based at Paharpur Plant with details mentioned below.Let me tell you about the role!The Quality Manager’s position is a critical position in the plant and reports to Genaral Manager. The incumbent provides support to Plant Manager by leading all the quality activities in the plant. The role is responsible for maintaining the quality standards of premium automotive products being produced & filled at Paharpur plant & 3P sites. The QC Manager is also expected to play a key role in managing cross-functional relationships with other functions viz. GLT, Procurement, Packaging Development, HSSE & Engineering etc.What You Will Deliver Upgrade & maintain the HSE standards of QC laboratory by implementing the GLP & BP Lab safety standards. Responsible for effectively maintaining the product integrity of finished lubricants by providing the GLT approved cost-effective blends for manufacturing & QC testing of finished lubricants as per IP / ASTM / internal standards. Responsible for controlling the quality aspects of raw materials viz. base oils, additives & packaging materials. Upkeep the quality management standards ISO 9001:2000 of plant & effectively handle the ISO surveillance audits. Provide support in manufacturing new products & implementing new packs in co-ordination with GLT, Packaging Development & Procurement. Take complete ownership of genuine customer complaints & implement effective preventive measures by conducting cross-functional RCA. Budget the capital & other laboratory expenses to maintain & upgrade the lab testing facilities used for retaining industry testing standards. Actively support the TQM initiatives taken at the plant level. Manage quality audits of Third Party and key Blow Moulders. Manage testing field samples & provide necessary QC support to operations. Responsible for providing QC test reports on time with precise QC comments. Take quality control responsibilities of third-party operation. Implement the packaging & blend related cost saving projects undertaken by corporate team at plant level.What Will Make You SuccessfulEducational Qualification / Certification: Should have a post graduate degree in Chemistry (Organic/Analytical) or a graduate in Chemical EngineeringKnowledge / Experience About 5 years of post-qualification experience in Oil Industry in similar position Basic knowledge on statutory requirements like Hazardous Waste Mgt, Petroleum Rules & Contract Labour Acts. This position requires good people management skills and should be able to lead a team. Experience in communicating and interfacing with all levels of the organization and external agencies / contacts including statutory bodies Demonstrate ability to manage multiple activities concurrently Computer literate - Expert knowledge of MS Project, MS Office specifically Excel. Ability to use and take fulladvantage of appropriate tools in particular. Knowledge of JDE would be an advantage. Experience in ISO / TS systems.You will work withYou will be working closely with the plant operations team,India quality team and other third parties.Culturebp believes in creating a culture that allows you to live our purpose, play to win while caring for others - and there is a huge focus on diversity equity and inclusion. We are a very open and respectful organization, where there is a lot of respect given to listening to all perspectives and hence people are encouraged to speak up, contribute at all levels irrespective of level or department.The marketing team is a bunch of young and passionate individuals from varied backgrounds, and we thrive on being able to learn from each other as well as a lot of external orientation from the best in the industry. we deeply value partnerships especially with our sales colleagues and strongly believe in the power of unleashing one team to be able to break barriers, challenge status quo and create new achievements.Why join our team?We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.