Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance

About the Organization

Our client is a premier leader in the manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka, renowned for high-quality lifestyle products and industrial solutions. With a commitment to innovation and manufacturing excellence, the organization operates state-of-the-art facilities and maintains a dominant market presence both locally and internationally.

About the Role

The Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance is a critical technical leadership role responsible for upholding and elevating the organization's product quality standards. You will bridge the gap between engineering theory and shop-floor execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that quality control processes are implemented effectively, consistently, and in line with global benchmarks.

Location: Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Systems & Process Design

Standardization: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust quality control procedures and technical guidelines.
Workflow Optimization: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline quality workflows and reduce operational inefficiencies.
Preventative Strategy: Propose and implement process enhancements specifically aimed at defect prevention and improving the overall structural/aesthetic quality of the product line.

2. Data Analytics & Reporting

Trend Analysis: Systematically analyze production data and quality trends to identify potential areas of concern and opportunities for proactive improvement.
Technical Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports on quality assurance findings, non-conformance trends, and outcomes for senior management review.
Information Integrity: Collate data from various production stages to ensure rigorous documentation and clear communication of quality-related matters across the supply chain.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership

Team Management: Lead and mentor a quality assurance team, fostering a culture of precision, accountability, and high performance.
Inter-departmental Collaboration: Partner with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain departments to address quality-related challenges and resolve technical bottlenecks.
Quality Culture: Act as a champion for quality standards within the organization, promoting awareness and adherence to quality management principles at all levels.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Qualifications

Education: BSc in Engineering (Materials or Chemical Engineering) from a reputed University. This technical foundation is essential for understanding the physical and chemical properties of the manufacturing process.
Management Experience: More than 2 years of proven experience in leading and managing a quality assurance/control team.
Domain Expertise: Solid background in Quality Assurance (QA) or Quality Control (QC) within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

Technical & Soft Skills

Methodological Knowledge: Strong understanding of quality management principles, ISO standards, and modern QA tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, SPC).
Analytical Prowess: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable engineering improvements.
Communication: Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead technical discussions.

Why Join Us?

Leadership Opportunity: Take on a pivotal role in a company that prioritizes quality as its primary competitive advantage.
Technical Growth: Work with advanced materials and chemical processes in a sophisticated manufacturing ecosystem.
Professional Stability: Build a career with one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and stable corporate entities.