Normet Group
Website:
normet.com
Job details:
We are a global technology company developing innovative solutions for mining, tunnelling, and construction, improving project safety, environmental impact, and productivity. We offer premium equipment, all-round aftermarket services and high-quality chemicals and rock support as our core products to our customers. We operate globally in over 30 countries with more than 1,800 experts. At Normet, we commit to a culture founded in our Values - Caring, Committed & Courageous. We foster your talent, with us you shine.
Job Title: Sr. Manager- QA/QC and R&D
Location: Khopoli
Experience : 15 years Minimum experience in construction chemical (QA/QC R&D)
Industry: Construction Chemicals
Objective of the Role
To
deliver consistent quality, drive innovation, and support business growth through strong QA/QC systems and effective R&D in construction chemicals.
Job Responsibility
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Establish and maintain robust QA/QC systems and processes
- Ensure consistent product quality across all manufacturing locations
- Monitor compliance with standards, specifications, and customer requirements
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
- Product Development & Innovation (R&D)
- Lead development of new products and formulations aligned with market needs
- Optimize existing formulations for cost, performance, and sustainability
- Evaluate alternative raw materials to reduce dependency and improve margins
- Support customized solutions for key projects/customers
- Technical Support & Business Alignment
- Provide technical support to sales and projects teams
- Ensure successful product trials, validations, and approvals
- Align R&D and QA activities with business goals and growth drivers
- Raw Material & Supplier Management
- Qualify and validate new raw materials and suppliers
- Ensure consistent quality and performance of incoming materials
- Support procurement in cost optimization and risk mitigation
- Process Improvement & Standardization
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Standardize testing methods, benchmarking, and evaluation protocols
- Implement best practices across plants
- Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with:
- Internal standards
- Regulatory requirements
- Customer specifications
- Maintain proper documentation (TDS, MSDS, QCDN, MTC, etc.)
- Team Development & Leadership
- Build and mentor high-performing QA/QC & R&D teams
- Enhance team capability through training and knowledge sharing
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation
Competencies
- Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of waterproofing, repair, grouts, epoxy products, PU products, admixtures, polymers, and cement chemistry etc.
- Analytical Skills – Problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Formulation & Innovation – Product development and optimization capability
- Quality Orientation – Focus on QA/QC systems and standardization
- Business Acumen – Cost awareness and COGS optimization
- Stakeholder Management – Cross-functional coordination and customer handling
- Communication Skills – Clear technical communication
- Leadership – Team management and capability building
Special Working Conditions :- Travelling on Pan India to support Mega Projects & all factories.
Main interactions of the role :- Customer/ Sales team/ Technical Team/Production/Vendors
Education Qualification: BE/B. Tech Civil/Chemicals/ MSc Chemistry
Reporting Manager: (Shabbir Ul Hasan – DGM R&D , Technical Service)
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