o   Research & Development & Innovation

·       Drive the development, testing and implementation of new products, formulations and technical solutions aligned with business and market needs.

·       Lead initiatives to improve existing product performance, sustainability, cost efficiency and competitiveness.

·       Identify opportunities for innovation through customer feedback, market trends, emerging technologies and supplier partnerships.

·       Manage product validation, technical documentation and commercialization activities to ensure successful product launches.

o   Quality Control(QC)

·       Lead and drive QC activities to ensure consistent product quality, process reliability and compliance with established standards and specifications.

·       Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the QC function to enhance product conformity, testing effectiveness and operational efficiency.

·       Review, refine and optimize QC processes, tools and methodologies to improve overall quality performance.

·       Conduct and oversee quality inspections on raw materials, in-process production and finished goods.

·       Perform and validate laboratory testing in accordance with company procedures, technical standards and applicable norms.

·       Monitor product performance through defined QC parameters and ensure consistency throughout the manufacturing process.

·       Investigate quality deviations and non-conformities, identify root causes and drive the implementation of corrective actions.

·       Maintain accurate testing documentation, reports and quality records to ensure traceability and compliance.

·       Partner with Production and other stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood, embedded and consistently achieved.

·       Provide quality performance insights and recommendations to support operational excellence and informed decision-making

 

o   Quality Assurance(QA)

·      Lead, develop, implement and continuously improve the Quality Management System in alignment with Saint-Gobain standards, regulatory requirements and EHS guidelines.

·       Champion a culture of quality excellence, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.

·       Drive initiatives to improve process reliability, product quality and customer satisfaction.

·       Review and approve technical specifications, certificates of conformity and customer quality documentation.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer complaints, identify improvement opportunities and implement preventive measures.

·       Lead and monitor Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes to ensure effective and sustainable resolution of quality issues.

·       Support and coordinate internal audits, ensuring compliance with corporate quality expectations and timely closure of audit findings.

·       Chair daily quality meetings to review key quality metrics, priorities, risks and improvement actions.

·       Monitor quality trends and performance indicators, providing data-driven recommendations to management for continuous improvement and business performance.

·       Influence and support operational teams in embedding quality standards, best practices and a customer-focused mindset throughout the value chain.