quality head - corporate.

1. Corporate Quality Management:     Develop and implement corporate-level quality standards, objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure uniformity and consistency across all manufacturing plants. Align quality practices across manufacturing units with the company’s strategic goals and ensure adherence to both industry regulations and internal quality metrics. Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives across all plants, leveraging best practices to maintain high-quality standards and reduce variations. Coordinate with corporate leadership to define quality targets, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in line with organizational goals.   2. System and Process Alignment:     Ensure that all manufacturing units follow the same quality management system (QMS), from the documentation of processes to the implementation of corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPA). Standardize quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and inspection protocols, ensuring alignment across all plants. Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance with corporate quality systems, regulatory requirements, and plant-specific processes. Oversee the development and maintenance of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) documentation across all plants to ensure consistency and traceability.   3. Supplier and Vendor Quality Management:     Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure that supplier quality expectations are met across all locations. Oversee the performance of suppliers in terms of material quality and compliance with specifications for iron, steel, and other raw materials. Ensure that supplier quality issues are addressed in a timely manner and that corrective actions are implemented across plants as necessary.   4. Cross-Plant Coordination:     Establish and maintain effective communication channels between corporate office and all manufacturing units, ensuring that quality-related issues are addressed in a timely and standardized manner. Regularly visit plants to evaluate quality performance, share best practices, and identify areas for improvement. Serve as the point of escalation for quality issues at the plant level, driving resolution and corrective action plans. Coordinate inter-plant quality reviews, sharing knowledge and lessons learned to drive performance improvements across all units.   5. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:     Ensure compliance with national and international standards (such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949) as well as industry-specific regulations governing electrical laminations, castings, and CNC machined components. Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to keep the company's practices in line with the latest standards and best practices. Oversee internal and external audits across all manufacturing plants, ensuring all corrective actions are implemented promptly.   6. Training and Development:     Develop and deliver training programs for quality managers and teams at manufacturing plants to ensure consistent understanding and application of corporate quality objectives and standards. Foster a culture of quality throughout the organization by promoting ongoing learning and adherence to best practices. Mentor and guide plant quality heads, ensuring they have the necessary tools, resources, and expertise to manage quality effectively.   7. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:     Establish a robust system for tracking, analyzing, and reporting quality metrics across all plants. Regularly monitor and report on quality performance, non-conformances, scrap rates, and customer complaints to senior management. Prepare comprehensive quality reports for corporate leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas requiring attention.   8. Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement:     Lead corporate-level root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues affecting multiple plants and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Facilitate continuous improvement programs across all plants, ensuring that best practices for process optimization, defect reduction, and cost efficiency are shared and implemented.   Required Qualifications and Skills:   Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10-15 years of experience in quality management, with a proven track record in the manufacturing industry, particularly in electrical laminations, iron and steel castings, CNC machining, and fabrication. Strong understanding of steel materials, casting processes, machining, fabrication, and related quality control techniques. Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other relevant industry standards, as well as quality management systems and practices. Experience in managing quality systems and teams across multiple manufacturing locations, with a focus on standardization and compliance. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated expertise in conducting audits, managing supplier quality, and driving continuous improvement. Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights for quality improvement. Willingness to travel regularly to various manufacturing plants across the country.   Preferred Skills:   Knowledge of the motor manufacturing industry, especially in the context of stators and rotors, and associated quality requirements for electrical laminations. Experience with advanced quality tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, PDCA, and lean manufacturing principles. Certification in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Manager) is highly preferred.   Working Conditions:   Full-time position based out of the corporate office, with regular travel to manufacturing plants across India. Occasional extended travel may be required.  ...