Quality Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Sampling & Analysis
• Sample, test and approve/reject incoming raw materials and finished products against defined specifications.
• Carry out day-to-day wet chemical analysis and standard tests (e.g., viscosity, density/specific gravity, fineness of grind, drying time, opacity/hiding power, shade and gloss matching).
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, ensuring correct calibration and reliable results.
• Monitor quality at key production stages and support batch approval and release (in-process quality control).
• Coordination & Problem-Solving
• Work closely with Production, Stores and Purchase to resolve quality issues, address non-conforming materials and support smooth, uninterrupted operations.
• Investigate deviations, customer complaints and batch failures, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Documentation & Standards
• Maintain QC records, test reports, batch registers and material storage documentation accurately and up to date.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and QA-related documentation.
• Support internal quality audits and help uphold consistent testing standards across the lab.

Candidate Profile

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, or a Paint Technology background; Diploma with relevant experience also considered.
• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• 0–5 years of QC / laboratory experience, preferably in paints, construction chemicals or an allied chemical industry.
• Working knowledge of wet chemical analysis, standard paint/chemical tests and laboratory instruments.
• Ability to read specifications and make sound pass/reject decisions against defined limits.
• Good record-keeping discipline and comfort with MS Excel for test reporting and registers.
• Detail-oriented, reliable and methodical, with a quality-first mindset.
• Willingness to be based at the assigned location and to support shift operations as required.