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Plant QSE Lead/Consultant | FMCG | West India

Gujarat Permanent View Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to lead the Quality, Sustainability, and Environment (QSE) function for a large greenfield manufacturing project. The position involves setting up systems from scratch, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a strong quality and environmental culture across the plant.
  • Opportunity to lead QSE for a greenfield manufacturing plant
  • High-visibility role with end-to-end ownership of the QSE function

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized multinational organization with a strong footprint in manufacturing and consumer products. Known for its robust governance, compliance standards, and long-term investments, the organization is currently expanding its operations through a new greenfield facility in India.

Job Description

  • Lead the entire QSE vertical for the manufacturing plant
  • Establish and implement quality and environmental management systems
  • Drive compliance with statutory, regulatory, and certification requirements (Pollution Control, FSSAI, ISO, etc.)
  • Manage external audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections
  • Act as the key interface with regulatory bodies and external agencies
  • Build, lead, and develop a small QSE team
  • Support plant leadership during setup, commissioning, and stabilization phases



The Successful Applicant

  • Strong background in Quality and/or Environment (safety experience is not mandatory)
  • Experience in pharma, chemicals, or process-driven manufacturing environments
  • Exposure to audit functions, certifications, or compliance roles (e.g., third-party audits, consulting, or certification bodies)
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks, approvals, and statutory compliance
  • 2-3 years of people leadership experience
  • Comfortable working on fixed-term, project-based assignments



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a critical function for a greenfield project
  • High ownership and visibility with senior leadership
  • Fixed-term role with structured benefits and insurance coverage
  • Exposure to complex regulatory, environmental, and quality challenges
  • Potential pathway to a long-term role based on performance and business need



Quote job ref
JN-122025-6911047

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Gujarat
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-122025-6911047

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