Head of Quality

Job Description

Title: Head of Quality

Company Name: Akij Resources

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Shipping, Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Group of Companies, Packaging Industry, Cement Industry, Steel

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemical / Industrial / Food / Materials Engineering or related field.

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Shipping, Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Group of Companies, Packaging Industry, Cement Industry, Steel

• 15+ years in multi-unit manufacturing quality management, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of BOM management, alternative raw material evaluation, ISO systems, and process optimization.

• Experience across diverse manufacturing sectors (cement, steel, food, feed, etc.) preferred.

• Work Place will be Head Office with regular visits to manufacturing sites.

1. Group-Level Quality Leadership

• Develop and implement a Central Quality Management Framework (CQMF) across all SBUs (Cement, Ispat, Rice, Flour, Feed, Readymix, etc.).

• Standardize quality parameters, testing methods, and documentation across plants.

• Lead cross-SBU quality audits and compliance assessments.

2. Process & Product Quality Control

• Oversee quality control for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.

• Ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) is accurate, approved, and strictly followed in production.

• Evaluate, validate, and approve alternative materials in collaboration with R&D, Process, and Procurement teams to ensure product consistency and cost efficiency.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for quality deviations or complaints.

3. Quality Systems & Certifications

• Maintain and upgrade systems to comply with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, and other relevant standards.

• Lead internal audit processes and ensure certification readiness.

• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities.

4. Continuous Improvement

• Promote TQM, Six Sigma, and Lean quality practices across plants.

• Partner with Process Engineering and Industrial Engineering for yield improvement, waste reduction, and cost optimization.

• Develop digital quality dashboards and KPI monitoring tools.

5. People & Culture

• Lead and mentor SBU Quality Heads and Laboratory Managers.

• Build a culture of accountability and continuous learning in quality.

• Conduct training on BOM control, quality assurance, and material validation.

6. Customer & Market Feedback

• Analyze customer feedback and post-market performance reports.

• Ensure timely investigation and closure of product complaints.

• Implement preventive actions to enhance customer satisfaction and brand trust.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Medical allowance,Provident fund,Gratuity,Insurance
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2