South Africa: Quality Manager – Namibia

Education: N6 Technic al Qualification in Manufacturing or equivalent. ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification (advantageous). OHSA Health and Safety certification (advantageous). Experience: Minimum 3 years experience maintaining a QMS aligned with ISO9000. Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. Experience conducting internal audits and interpreting contract quality requirements. Exposure to Lean, 3M, or Six Sigma methodologies. Understanding of conveyor belt or mechanical equipment (advantageous). Responsibilities: Oversee and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure ISO certification compliance. Develop and enforce quality inspection standards, policies, and procedures. Conduct internal, product, and supplier quality audits and report on performance metrics. Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental (SHEQ) regulations through regular audits and risk management. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Manage supplier quality assurance, including inspections, assessments, and corrective actions for non-conformances. Maintain accurate quality and SHEQ documentation and compile detailed reports on audits, testing, and improvement activities.