Quality Assurance Manager

Key purpose of the role:

To ensure consistent quality standards and develop a robust vendor base for briquette and pellet processing plants under the Green Channel Program. The role focuses on maintaining product quality, supplier performance, and adherence to sustainability goals.

Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance
• Vendor development
• Green channel program coordination
• Maintain product quality,
• Oversee regulatory compliance
• Manage audits.

What Key Tasks will be involved

• Quality Assurance (QA):

a. Develop, implement, and monitor quality control systems for briquette and pellet products.

b. Conduct routine audits at processing plants to ensure compliance with industry standards.

c. Establish testing protocols for raw materials and finished products.

d. Identify and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

e. Maintain records of QA documentation, inspection reports, and compliance certificates.

f. Liaise with third-party testing laboratories and certification agencies.

• Vendor Development:

a. Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors/suppliers aligned with Green Channel guidelines. b. Conduct technical and capacity assessments of vendors to ensure readiness for sustainable biomass fuel production.

c. Develop vendor scorecards and conduct periodic performance reviews.

d. Assist vendors in upgrading quality systems and production techniques to meet specifications. e. Support price negotiations and contract finalization with approved vendors.

• Program Coordination:

a. Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and technical teams to ensure seamless execution of the Green Channel program.

b. Ensure all suppliers meet environmental and social compliance standards.

c. Support the implementation of digital tracking systems for vendor and quality data.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Diploma / bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or relevant field.
• Proficient in QA tools (e.g. RCA) and MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of biomass briquette and pellet standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability and environmental compliance.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel to vendor and plant locations regularly.
• Strong written and verbal communication, Communicate well with both external and internal customers
• Confident, Assertive Team player Ability to collaborate cross functionally