Senior Manager – Quality Assurance

Job Description:
The Senior Manager – Quality Assurance will lead the quality assurance function for all paint products across manufacturing and production operations. This role involves developing and implementing QA strategies, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement to maintain product excellence. The SM-QA will oversee the QA team and collaborate with cross-functional departments to achieve organizational quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies for paint production.
• Lead and manage the QA team, mentoring Assistant Managers, Executives, and Officers.
• Ensure compliance with national and international paint quality standards, ISO certifications, and safety regulations.
• Monitor production processes, analyze quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, supply chain, and marketing teams to resolve quality issues and ensure product consistency.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential quality gaps.
• Prepare detailed reports for senior management on quality performance, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Drive innovation in quality control processes and adoption of new testing methodologies.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in quality assurance within the paint or coatings industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Deep knowledge of QA standards, methodologies, and regulatory requirements in the paint sector.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive organizational quality culture.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• QA certifications (ISO, Six Sigma, HACCP, etc.) preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant QA experience in paint manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.

Salary:
PKR 220,000 – 260,000 per month