South Africa: Quality Control Supervisor (Chemicals Manufacturing) posted by AtripleA recruitment & temps

Location: Boksburg North

Salary: R180 000 p.a(negotiable)

Summary/Objective:

The quality control supervisor plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials and products at the manufacturing site in Boksburg North. This position manages all employees of the Quality Control laboratory and is responsible for the performance management of the employees within that department.

Essential Functions:
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Assists the R&D Manager in developing and maintaining the ISO9001 procedures and work instructions for the QC laboratory.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
• Assist the R&D manager in maintaining the calibration requirements of the QC laboratory.
• Suggests and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety and efficiency of the QC laboratory.
• Analyses and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Interfaces with other Departments to develop and implement training programs as required.
• Confers with workers’ representatives and Human Resources to resolve grievances.
• Comply with SHE of the organization and ensure good housekeeping practices.
• Full-time position, and hours of work are per Production Schedule. Overtime and nightshift is required from time to time.

Competencies:
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Technical Capacity.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Decision Making.

Required Education and Experience:
• Degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.
• SAPMA Modules.
• 5 years’ experience in R&D or quality environment.