East London: Quality Production manager posted by Talent Scout Recruitment

Role: Production Quality Manager
Location: East London, Eastern Cape

Note: Open to ALL

Job Overview:

Our client, a well-established automotive component manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Production Quality Manager with deep technical expertise and a solid track record in quality leadership.

This position is not just about maintaining systems its about instilling a mindset of quality throughout the production floor and wider business. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving compliance with global standards, leading audits, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Were looking for a proactive, assertive leader who can build and guide a high-performing team. Your ability to promote accountability, ensure cross-functional alignment, and achieve consistent, measurable quality improvements will be critical to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure the ongoing implementation of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management systems

• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and improvement projects to prevent recurrence of quality issues

• Manage internal and external audit programs and ensure full audit readiness

• Drive quality training and continuous improvement initiatives across departments

• Analyse internal quality metrics and initiate appropriate corrective or preventative actions

• Monitor customer-specific quality requirements and act immediately on safety or non-conformance risks

• Manage product approval processes for new parts and changes, working closely with customers

• Handle customer complaints professionally, including conducting on-site investigations if required

• Ensure supplier quality meets company and industry standards through performance tracking and audits

• Facilitate internal audits and support supplier audit processes in collaboration with stakeholders

• Prepare for and actively participate in both customer and third-party certification audits

• Develop inspection and testing protocols and ensure consistent application

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate quality team members to ensure capability and performance

• Deliver training on quality systems, KPIs, and tools across business units

• Track and report on internal and customer-related quality KPIs

• Manage departmental budgets and monitor cost efficiencies

• Coordinate management review meetings and contribute to setting quality objectives

• Ensure all activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards

Requirements:

• Degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Management role within the automotive or manufacturing environment

• Solid understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, FMEA, SPC, and control plans

• Strong leadership presence with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills