Assistant Manager, Quality

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: 70k – 80k / month

Job Overview

The Assistant Manager – Quality (WTP & Systems) will take charge of overall Quality Management and the Environment Management System (EMS) within the organization, in compliance with ISO-9001-2015, OHSAS, and ISO-14001-2015 standards. This role is responsible for managing WTP (Water Treatment Plant) and WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant) operations, ensuring the achievement of quality and environmental targets, efficient resource management, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Target Achievement

• Monitor the performance of RO (Reverse Osmosis) and wastewater recycling systems, ensuring operational efficiency and effective treatment.
• Ensure zero breakdowns in water treatment operations and timely sanitation of RO systems to extend membrane life.
• Plan and ensure effluent and sludge disposal is compliant with PCB (Pollution Control Board) regulations.
• Maintain compliance with water usage and withdrawal limits as per PCB and ground water department consent.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to PCB, ensuring compliance with effluent water parameters.
• Oversee the calibration of lab instruments, gauges, and monitoring systems.
• Train operators to optimize chemical usage, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
• Ensure external water testing as per system and legal requirements and maintain cleanliness in line operations.

2. Pricing Target Achievement

• Drive cost reduction in WTP and WWTP operations, including chemical, membrane, and filter costs, while ensuring quality.
• Maximize water recovery and reduce waste by maintaining equipment and controlling water wastage.
• Prepare budgets, track costs, and implement improvements to reduce operational expenses.

3. Systems Implementation

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, OHSAS, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Participate actively in audits (IMS, GRS, ISCC) and manage documentation.
• Conduct training on WTP and WWTP systems for safe and efficient operations.
• Manage calibration programs and oversee process change management with risk assessments and documentation.

4. Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, including PCB, Legal Metrology, and Ground Water Department regulations.
• Timely submission of legal reports, renewals, and related documentation

5. Team Management

• Foster a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and continuous development.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and feedback sessions.

6. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure equipment safety inspections and adherence to documented safe working procedures.
• Ensure employees use personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain a clean and hazard-free working environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with experience in Quality Management Systems and Water Treatment systems.
• Strong understanding of quality management and compliance with legal requirements such as PCB, groundwater departments, and legal metrology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry experience in Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, or Pharma.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.