Line Manager: Quality Control Job Hartswater South Africa,Quality Assurance

Location: Hartswater

Line Manager:
Quality Control. My client, a well established concern, is seeking to employ a Line Manager:
Quality Control. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Grade 12 with Mathematics and at least 2 years of experience in a quality control, food processing or similar production environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications in statistics, quality control or food technology will be strongly considered in the candidate’s favour.

Overview

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The purpose of the Line Manager:
Quality Control is to ensure that all nuts purchased, processed and sold consistently meet internal and external quality requirements. This role requires accurate grading, thorough monitoring of processes, data interpretation and proactive quality improvement. The position forms an important link between purchasing, production, quality control and management.

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Grade 12 with Mathematics.
Qualifications in statistics, quality control or food technology will be strongly considered in the candidate’s favour.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality control, food processing or similar production environment.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Excel is a requirement.
Knowledge of statistics, quality assurance or process control is advantageous.
Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Ability to function under high pressure or fast-paced environments.
Excellent analytical thinking skills.
Clear and professional communication.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

Oversee the regular execution of tests, grading and inspections on all purchases (grades, kernel percentage, moisture content, waste).
Validate the accuracy of test procedures and results.

Monitoring and Process Control

Monitoring each stage of the processing process to ensure it meets set quality and operational standards.
Identifying deviations and reporting to production management.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

Collection, recording and maintenance of all data, grading records, test results and quality related logs.
Ensuring that documentation is complete, accurate and timely.

Data Analysis and Reporting

Analysis of input versus output: quality, volume differences, trends, comparisons and deviations.
Preparation of regular reports for operational management.
Identification of patterns that affect production efficiency and product quality.

Quality Improvement

Identify areas that require attention or improvement and propose recommendations.
Support the implementation of improvement processes and corrective actions.
Collaborate with production to develop proactive strategies to increase quality and reduce waste.

Training and Support

Training of staff on quality standards, procedures, cleaning requirements and good production practices.
Ensuring that staff work consistently and accurately according to standards.

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