Quality Manager

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pets food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience, theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

LOCATION: Ahmedabad (regular travel to company plants and tolling partners across India required)

REPORTS TO: Sr Quality Manager, APAC

DIRECT REPORTS: 3

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site

As Quality Manager, you will lead the Indias quality function to deliver world-class performance that supports business growth. You will guide plant and toller quality teams to implement Core GMP practices aligned with current regulatory standards and drive the key components of the Ingredion Global Quality Standard, including Pharma QMS. You will develop and coach talent, lead quality improvement projects, and manage India Quality MIS reporting to business and regional quality leadership.

What Youll Do

• Set and continuously optimize the Ingredion India Quality Management Strategy & Roadmap, and drive consistent implementation across internal sites and tollers.
• Coordinate with Regional/Global Quality, Global Pharma Regulatory & QMS, and documentation teams to meet certification, regulatory, corporate, and diverse customer requirements while improving process agility.
• Lead execution of the Ingredion Global Quality Standard to improve First Pass Compliance (FPC), reduce customer complaints, and strengthen internal/external audit outcomes.
• Act as the primary escalation point for Plant Quality Managerssynthesize complex data, generate insights, and guide precise and efficient actions.
• Advise India Manufacturing and Business leadership on quality priorities; meet regularly with Plant Managers to align on issues, support needs, and talent development.
• Collaborate with regional/global supplier quality to ensure raw?material compliance and prevent supplier/toller?related quality issues.
• Investigate customer complaints promptly and reduce complaint rates year over year.
• Identify, introduce, and scale best practices in Pharma excipients Quality and Food Safety management.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation to boost quality performance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

What Youll Bring

• Degree (Masters preferred) in any science field.
• 10 years experience in quality assurance management within the Excipient/API/Bulk Drugs industry, including 5+ years of team leadership; experience in the food industry is a strong plus.
• Solid knowledge of excipients regulations.
• Deep understanding of cGMP for Pharma excipients (IPEC?PQG; and/or ICH/USFDA/MHRA/PIC/S/EXCiPACT).
• Strong customer interaction experience; strategic thinking and strategy development in quality.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management in complex scenarios; open?minded and receptive to feedback.
• High execution speed, resilience under pressure, and strong people leadership. Proficient in MS Office; strong written and spoken English.
• Regular travel required to support plants, new setups, project implementation, and supplier audits across India; able to manage early/late cross?regional meetings.

Benefits

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program Refer top talent and earn a bonus if theyre hired

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country