Job Description
Position: Audit & Quality Manager
Department: Operations / Quality Assurance
Location: As per the company decision
Reporting To: Head – City Lead
Role Overview
The Audit & Quality Manager will be responsible for establishing, monitoring, and continuously improving service quality standards across all operational sites. The role focuses on quality assurance, SOP compliance, workforce capability validation, training effectiveness, and operational audits to ensure consistent service delivery aligned with client expectations and organizational standards.
The position plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, identifying improvement opportunities, strengthening compliance frameworks, and enhancing overall customer experience across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Quality Audits
- Conduct periodic operational and process audits across sites to ensure adherence to defined SOPs and client standards.
- Perform site walkthroughs, process observations, and documentation checks to evaluate operational performance.
- Identify service gaps, deviations, and operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure standardization of processes across all locations.
2. Workforce Skill Assessment
- Evaluate the competency levels of newly onboarded and existing workforce against defined job descriptions.
- Assess technical, functional, and behavioural capabilities of operational staff.
- Identify skill gaps and recommend training interventions or corrective actions in coordination with site leadership.
3. Training Effectiveness Validation
- Validate completion and effectiveness of induction training, refresher training, and skill-based programs.
- Conduct on-ground validation through shadowing, observation, and practical assessments.
- Ensure trainers follow standardized training modules and delivery frameworks.
4. SOP Compliance & Process Governance
- Monitor adherence to approved SOPs, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conduct compliance checks against client policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify deviations and drive corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA).
5. Reporting & Quality Documentation
- Maintain structured audit reports, quality dashboards, and observation logs.
- Track recurring issues and highlight trends to leadership.
- Submit daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports to management and operational leadership.
- Ensure proper documentation for internal and external audits.
6. Customer Experience & Service Quality Monitoring
- Evaluate quality of customer-facing services and interactions.
- Ensure adherence to service delivery standards and client SLAs.
- Work with Site Leads to address service gaps and improve customer satisfaction levels.
7. Risk, Safety & Compliance Monitoring
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and risk management protocols.
- Identify unsafe practices and ensure implementation of corrective measures.
- Support readiness for internal, external, and client compliance audits.
8. Continuous Improvement & Standardization
- Identify process inefficiencies, recurring service issues, and operational bottlenecks.
- Recommend improvements to enhance productivity, service quality, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure implementation and adoption of improved processes across all sites.
9. Follow-up & Corrective Action Tracking
- Track closure of audit observations and corrective action plans.
- Coordinate with Site Leads, Trainers, and Operations teams to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Maintain audit closure trackers and escalation logs.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of quality management systems and audit methodologies
- Understanding of facility management operations and service delivery models
- Experience in SOP compliance and operational process audits
- Proficiency in reporting tools, audit checklists, and data analysis (Excel/Sheets)
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and process orientation
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Graduate in any discipline (Operations, Management, Hotel Management, or Quality preferred)
- Certifications in Quality Management / Audit / Safety will be an added advantage
Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in Quality, Audit, Compliance, or Facility Operations
- Experience managing multi-site operations or service environments preferred
- Exposure to client-facing operational environments
Working Conditions
- Field-based role involving regular site audits and inspections
- Travel across multiple locations within the city/region
- Flexibility to support operational shifts and audit schedules
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Completion of planned audits as per schedule
- Improvement in SOP compliance and operational quality scores
- Timely closure of audit observations
- Training effectiveness validation scores
- Reduction in recurring operational deviations
Skill set:
- On the job training
- Soft Skill Training
- Soft Spoken
- Understanding customer needs