Head Quality Sterlite Copper

Head Quality, Sterlite Copper

• Be a part of the worlds leading natural resources conglomerate
• Exciting transformational opportunity and chance to make a difference
• Location: Silvassa

Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferrochrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards Indias GDP.

Sterlite Copper, a Unit of Vedanta Ltd., is a leading copper and nickel producer in India with units at Tuticorin, Silvassa and Goa in India, Fujairah Gold in UAE. Since its inception in 1996, Sterlite Copper had steadily grown to become a leading copper producer contributing up to 40% of Indias demand for refined copper. The company is rapidly scaling its efforts to become a Global Leader in Copper Production, offering a range of high-quality Copper products. With KCM - Zambia, Vedanta has become a fully integrated producer of copper and shall cater to fast-growing demand. Through its initiative Sterlite Cares Sterlite is committed to highest standards of governance and responsible environmental practices for sustainable development. Sterlite Copper is a winner of several global and national accolades for its Business, Operations, HR, Energy and water conservation, sustainability and CSR.

The Opportunity:

An exceptional career opportunity for innovative, committed, and forward-looking individual to create transformational value in Quality function.

The ideal incumbent will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance activities in the copper manufacturing plant, including the refinery, anode casting, and rod plant, ensures products meet quality and compliance standards. This involves developing and implementing quality protocols and procedures, inspecting and testing raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, and having knowledge of assay exchange. The leader will also be leading continuous improvement initiatives and benchmarking to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve processes is crucial, along with ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and certifications, and promoting a safe work environment. Managing and mentoring the quality assurance team, providing guidance, resolving quality issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions are key responsibilities. Collaboration with production teams and suppliers is essential. Driving innovation by implementing new technologies and methodologies related to LIMS, automation, and product development, adhering to ESG standards, promoting sustainable practices, and reducing environmental impact, while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, are also critical aspects of the role.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with a minimum of 15 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the copper industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices, and standards specific to copper manufacturing, Assay Exchange and Quality Audit standards and certifications with proven experience in analyzing copper products and providing actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong leadership and team management abilities, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership in driving cross-functional teams, data analysis, and innovation in digitalization efforts are required attributes for this role.

What well offer you:

• Outstanding remuneration and best in class rewards
• Opportunity to be with a globally benchmarked organization with best in class-facilities and people practices
• Fast track career growth

• Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care and Respect.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and are proud of our best-in-class people practices.
• If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.