Manager/ Senior Manager -QPC (Shaped and THC)

Calderys · Bhubaneswar

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Responsibilities:

Develop and implement quality plans for shaped refractory products for raw materials, processing, firing, and finished goods.
Oversee end-to-end refractory brick manufacturing: crushing, grinding, batching, mixing, shaping (pressing/extrusion), drying, firing, and finishing.
Monitor incoming raw material quality and ensure conformance to chemical, physical, and mineralogical specifications
Ensure traceability, documentation and compliance with ISO 9001, IMS, and customer-specific quality requirements.
Define CTQs, control plans, inspection plans, SOPs, and testing protocols for shaped products.
Drive standardization of quality practices across shifts and product lines.
Conduct supplier audits and periodic performance reviews.
Lead RM qualification, alternate source development, and cost-optimization initiatives without compromising quality.
Ensure effective control of defects such as cracks, laminations, warpage, under/overfiring, dimensional deviations, and strength variation.
Ensure testing of shaped refractories as per IS/ASTM/ISO standards: AP/BD, CCS, PLC, HMOR, refractoriness, RUL, thermal shock, creep, etc.
Approve final product release and COA issuance.
Control rejection rates and drive reduction through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ensuring timely evaluation and qualification of new raw materials through lab trials and industrial validation.
Supervising calibration, maintenance, and validation of laboratory equipment to ensure reliability of results.
Conducting testing and analysis of R&D samples, pilot batches, and customer trial samples.
Reduction in quality complaints of products through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Handle customer complaints related to shaped products and lead failure analysis (RCA, CAPA).
Customization of products / cost savings exercises for products
Coordinating with cross-functional teams (production, procurement, R&D, Sales, site teams) to resolve quality issues of raw materials and finished products
Training and mentoring QA/QC teams to upgrade technical knowledge and ensure skill development.
Conducting vendor audits, quality evaluation, and qualification of raw material suppliers.
Supporting new product development with performance validation and scale-up trials
Promote sustainability initiatives such as reclaim material utilization without performance loss
Support Sales with technical justifications, datasheets, and benchmarking against competitors.
Proven leadership in team handling, mentoring, and capability building

Profile and Competencies:

Education, background, level of experience

B.Tech/ M.Tech (Ceramic Technology/Enginering) from a reputed Ceramic Institute.
Minimum 12 years' experience in a QA & QC role of a reputed Refractory industry. Experience in Refractory Shaped products (brick industry) is preferred. The incumbent should have -
Knowledge in Ceramics and Refractories
Sound knowledge of refractory brick manufacturing processes, including raw material evaluation and selection, control of critical process parameters, and final product testing and inspection.
Strong understanding of refractory brick chemistry, mineralogy, and thermomechanical behavior.
Hands-on experience with shaped refractory manufacturing and kiln operations.
Ability to interpret test data and link it to process behavior.
Ensure consistent product quality through strict adherence to SOPs and control plans.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Knowledge of refractory property – performance correlation.
Hands on experience in various testing and characterization methods pertaining to refractories.
Knowledge of quality standards (ISO, BIS, ASTM, DIN, EN) and certification processes.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizens, and TQM principles.
Strong cross functional collaboration, customer-oriented mindset with focus on performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com

QPC Head, BRW will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end quality control of shaped refractory products, including raw material evaluation, process monitoring, defect reduction, and final product approval. The role develops quality plans, defines CTQs, ensures ISO/IMS compliance, and drives standardization across manufacturing. It also manages supplier quality, supports new material and product development, handles customer complaints, leads root cause analysis, and mentors QA/QC teams to ensure consistent product performance and continuous improvement.

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