Job Description

- Quality Supervisor

1. Position Details

Company:

Sonali Extrusions Private Limited

Location:

Coimbatore

Experience:

5-7 Years

Salary:

As per Industry Norms

2. Qualification

Mandatory

Minimum

5-7 years of experience in Aluminium Extrusion QC

.

Preferred

Diploma / BE / B.Tech / ITI in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Production, Tool & Die, or equivalent. Experience with

IS 733 / IS 1285

standards and

alloy properties.

3. Job Summary

The Quality Supervisor ensures all extruded profiles meet

dimensional accuracy, mechanical properties, surface finish quality, and customer specifications

.
The role includes monitoring in-process quality, minimizing rejections, conducting final inspections, maintaining ISO documentation, and supervising QC inspectors across shifts.

4. Detailed Responsibilities

A. In-Process Quality Control

Inspect billet cutting, extrusion, quenching, puller operation, stretcher alignment, cutting, ageing, and finishing. Verify all dimensional tolerances: width, thickness, OD/ID, straightness, twist, bow, wall thickness, etc. Identify and act on extrusion defects such as

die lines, pitting, hot cracks, bends, scratches, surface roughness variations, metal flow issues

. Communicate

immediate corrective action

to production to prevent recurrence.

B. Final Inspection & Dispatch Clearance

Conduct final QC check before packing and dispatch. Verify hardness values (post-ageing) and mechanical property compliance. Reject non-conforming material and escalate to Production Head & Plant Head.

C. Documentation & ISO Compliance

Maintain inspection reports, rejection logs, calibration records, hardness test logs, and traceability documents. Ensure documentation meets

ISO 9001

, customer audit requirements, and internal audit norms. Update checklists and SOPs as necessary.

D. Rejection Analysis & Improvement

Conduct

root cause analysis (RCA)

for recurring defects. Coordinate with die shop for corrective actions. Monitor defect-wise rejection trends and implement preventive actions. Achieve

month-on-month rejection reduction

targets.

E. Team Management

Supervise QC inspectors and allocate responsibilities across machines and shifts. Train team members on measurement tools, defect identification, gauges, and SOPs. Conduct weekly training and skill assessment programs.

F. Customer Specification & Compliance

Interpret customer drawings, tolerances, profiles, and surface finish requirements. Conduct

First Article Inspection (FAI)

for new dies and sample approvals. Support customer audits, plant visits, and technical reviews.

G. Tool & Instrument Management

Ensure periodic calibration of inspection instruments. Maintain proper storage, condition, and availability of all QC tools.

H. Safety, 5S & Discipline

Ensure safe quality inspection practices and strict PPE usage. Maintain

5S

in QC lab, calibration room, and all inspection zones. Report unsafe conditions or non-compliance immediately.

5. Skills Required

Strong knowledge of aluminium extrusion quality parameters and process flow. Ability to read engineering drawings and understand die tolerances. Understanding of metal flow behaviour and alloy characteristics. Practical experience with hardness testing and ageing validation. Strong communication, documentation, and leadership abilities. Knowledge of

5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement systems

.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Food provided Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Experience:

total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person