Assistant QPC Manager (Tap Hole Clay)

Description Responsibilities: 1. Quality Assurance & Process Control - Ensure end-to-end quality control for Tap Hole Clay products across all stages of manufacturing. - Monitor raw material quality, validate supplier inputs, and ensure compliance with specifications. - Oversee critical processing parameters and maintain operational consistency. - Conduct routine and special quality checks to ensure product reliability and performance. 2. Testing & Standard Compliance - Implement and adhere to testing protocols based on industry standards and internal guidelines. - Analyze results from laboratory tests and production trials to identify deviations. - Prepare and maintain testing documentation, certificates, and compliance reports. 3. Defect Analysis & Corrective Action - Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and internal non-conformances. - Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). - Work closely with Production and R&D to improve product consistency and reduce defects. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Coordinate with Production for process optimization and operational improvements. - Align with R&D for new product trials, performance evaluations, and reformulations. - Liaise with Procurement for supplier quality assessment and raw material improvements. - Support the Sales team with technical queries, customer feedback, and product performance insights. 5. Continuous Improvement - Drive QPC-related improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce cost, and optimize processes. - Contribute to standardization activities, documentation updates, and quality audits. - Promote best practices and ensure compliance with all safety and QPC requirements. Skills & Competencies: - Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. - 2–5 years of experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance within refractory manufacturing (preferably Tap Hole Clay or allied products). - Strong understanding of raw materials, formulation, and refractory processing techniques. - Experience in testing standards, quality systems, and manufacturing process control.