Quality Controller

Background

Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. We specialize in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metal works, and sophisticated shop-fittings. As a result of expansion in a key growth market – Bahrain – we are seeking to hire a well-qualified Quality Controller to help take our business forward.

Therefore, we are offering interviews to suitable candidates who are looking to advance their careers. We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture. Established more than 25 years ago, Bahrain is our operational hub, split across two strategic locations:
Askar is home to our specialist joinery and metal-work manufacturing business, as well as most corporate functions. Our contracting arm, Interior Solutions, is based in Sanabis, close to Manama, and, hence, easily reachable for clients and consultants.

Review, evaluate, and analyze manufacturing environments and design programs and procedures to control and maintain/ improve pre-defined quality standards.

• Develop quality systems, including policies, procedures, and manuals
• Ensure proper implementation of the quality systems in the workplace
• Identify the potential quality lapses and take preventive measures to minimize the deviation
• Establish criteria & standards for testing with approval from the Production department head
• Define and manage all testing processes and resources to achieve the quality standards
• Oversee daily Quality Control floor audits and assess the quality of products based on pre-defined standards
• Investigate cases of quality lapses to identify causes and to determine how such cases might be prevented in the future
• Maintain and standard quality plans and procedures
• Communicate frequently with management to report on the status of quality audits and programmers
• Ensure the procured material meets the specific standard
• Report any lapses/deviations in quality and quantities inspected to the concerned department
• Take immediate corrective action when material or product quality issues arise
• Liaise with the purchase, Production, and Setting out teams to maintain the quality in each stage
• Monitor product timelines to ensure that the product is tested in a timely and accurate manner
• Supervise the team working under quality control

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of similar experience in a shop-fitting or joinery manufacturing company
• Minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent course in Quality Management
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing procedures and common shop-fitting materials, including timber, boards, laminates, metal, hardware, and acrylics, is vital
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work successfully in a multinational environment

We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position of Quality Controller in Bahrain in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.