QA/QC Associate Manager

Havelock One; Askar; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Havelock One seeks a QA/QC Manager to lead and manage QA and QC functions, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, project specifications, and industry regulations. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems across production and project activities.

The candidate will establish procedures for production QC, oversee inspections, audits, and documentation, and drive improvements through data-driven reporting and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in QA/QC within manufacturing or fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and FSC standards.
• Proficiency in digital quality systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain corporate QA procedures and QC processes.
• Lead QA/QC team and coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and subcontractors.
• Drive business improvement initiatives and maintain SOP library.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

Quality management software

Digital quality systems

Job description

To lead and manage the QualityAssurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions, ensuring compliance withcorporate quality standards, project specifications, and industry regulations.The QA/QC Manageris responsible fordeveloping, implementing,andmaintainingquality systems across production and projectactivities.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishandmaintaincorporate QA procedures and QC processes in line withISO9001 and FSC standards.
• Prepare and writtenprocedures forproductionQC and corporate QA.
• Implement digital systemsfor quality tracking and reporting (e.g., dashboards, barcode systems).
• Oversee incoming materialinspections, in-process checks, and final product audits across departments(Joinery, Metal, Polishing, Packaging).
• Ensure only approvedmaterials areused,and all workcomplies withapproveddrawings and method statements.
• Control non-conformingproducts andinitiatecorrective actions in coordination withrelevant managers.
• Maintain quality records,Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and method statements according tothe Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP).
• Establish and maintain a QC Inspection Report,with qualitative analysis and recommendations.
• Establish and lead monthly operation meetingswith key stakeholders where trends and improvement recommendations andinitiatives are discussed, agreed and launched.
• Prepare audit reportsandmonitoreffectivenessof quality procedures.
• Lead the QA/QC team andcoordinate with project managers, site engineers, and subcontractors.
• Implement training anddevelopmentprogramsfor staff to enhance quality awareness andprepare future leaders.
• Analyzecustomerfeedback andimplement measures to mitigate recurring issues.
• Drive business improvementinitiatives andmaintaina library of SOPs for quality processes.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering orrelated discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years ofexperience in QA/QC within manufacturing or fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge ofISO9001, FSC, and industry standards.
• Proficiencyin digitalquality systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.