QA/QC/QMS EXECUTIVE (Offset Packaging)

Pakistan Packages is looking for a skilled QA/QC/QMS Executive to oversee quality assurance, quality control, and quality management system activities within our offset packaging operations. The ideal candidate will ensure that quality standards are consistently met from the receipt of raw materials through to the final product dispatch. This role demands a detail-oriented professional who can maintain high-quality production standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor quality at every stage, starting from raw material receiving to the dispatch of the final product.
- Perform in-process and final inspections specifically for offset printed packaging.
- Evaluate critical quality parameters such as color accuracy, registration, GSM (grams per square meter), dimensions, coating, die-cutting, pasting, and finishing processes.
- Detect defects and prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), while following up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve issues effectively.
- Maintain comprehensive QC reports, inspection records, checklists, and other quality documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Implement and uphold Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality standards.
- Conduct internal quality audits and provide support during external and customer audits to demonstrate compliance.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Store, and other relevant departments to address and resolve quality-related concerns.
- Analyze customer complaints, production rejections, wastage, and recurring quality problems to identify root causes and recommend improvements.
- Ensure all products meet customer specifications and company quality requirements consistently.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing rejection rates, rework, and material wastage.

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in quality assurance, quality control, and quality management systems within a packaging or manufacturing environment, preferably with offset printing.
- Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and parameters related to packaging materials and processes.
- Familiarity with preparing and managing NCRs and CAPA processes.
- Experience in conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
- Ability to interpret customer specifications and translate them into actionable quality standards.
- Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
While not explicitly stated, candidates with additional certifications in Quality Management Systems (such as ISO 9001) or experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) will be considered favorably. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a reputable packaging company with a focus on quality excellence and operational efficiency.

This position is ideal for a quality professional seeking to apply their expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring the highest standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.