Quality Control Executive

Production & Quality Control Executive – Candle Manufacturing (Export House)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the entire production line to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Plan, monitor, and control daily production schedules to meet shipment deadlines.
• Oversee batch processing, process evaluation, and periodic production tracking.
• Assign responsibilities, set daily production targets, and monitor team performance.
• Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate production records and data sheets.
• Train and develop production staff on manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Monitor production output to ensure products meet customer specifications and export quality requirements.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Planning, Stores, and Dispatch teams to ensure timely order execution.
• Track product movement and provide daily production and quality updates to the Merchandiser.
• Quality Control ResponsibilitiesConduct Incoming, In-Process, and Final Quality Inspections.
• Ensure products comply with buyer specifications, approved samples, and company quality standards.
• Identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain QC reports, inspection records, and product documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers and production teams to improve product quality and reduce defects.
• Monitor quality KPIs such as rejection rates, rework, and customer complaints, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with buyer quality requirements and factory quality systems.
• Preferred Candidate Profile5–10 years of experience in Production and Quality Control within a Candle Manufacturing Export House or Home Décor/Handicrafts Export Industry.
• Strong understanding of candle manufacturing processes, raw materials, fragrance blending, filling, finishing, packing, and export quality standards.
• Experience in handling production planning, manpower management, and quality assurance.
• Good leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and production/QC reporting.

Candidates with prior experience in a Candle Manufacturing Export House will be given preference.