Quality Head

Location: Badvel MDF Plant, Andhra Pradesh

Reporting to: Plant Head – Badvel

Matrix Reporting: Cluster Quality Head – MDF

Role Purpose
The Quality Head will be responsible for overseeing and managing all quality assurance and quality control activities at Century Plyboards’ Badvel MDF Plant. The role ensures consistent product quality, adherence to Century’s quality standards, and continuous improvement across plain MDF and pre-laminated (Prelam) board manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop the plant quality team across shifts
Implement and sustain Century Plyboards’ Quality Management Systems
Ensure quality compliance across plain MDF and Prelam production processes
Monitor critical quality parameters, product specifications, and process controls
Drive defect reduction, yield improvement, and customer complaint reduction
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, R&D, SCM, and Sales teams
Lead internal quality audits and support external/customer audits
Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and customer requirements
Support new product development, trials, and grade upgradation initiatives
Prepare and present quality MIS, KPIs, and dashboards to Plant Head and Cluster Quality Head

 

Experience
10–15 years of relevant experience in the panel / engineered wood industry
Mandatory hands-on experience in plain MDF and Pre-laminated board manufacturing
Prior experience in leading plant-level quality functions in a large manufacturing setup

Key Competencies
Strong understanding of MDF & Prelam manufacturing processes
Expertise in quality systems, testing standards, and continuous improvement tools
Proven leadership and team management skills
Data-driven decision making and strong problem-solving ability
Effective communication and stakeholder management