Quality Specialist

Headhunt; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking company in the manufacturing sector looking for a Quality Specialist. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, conducting audits, and implementing quality systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, with a focus on continuous improvement and product inspections. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to enhancing product quality and operational excellence. If you're passionate about quality management and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in OEM and manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of Lead Acid Batteries.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with industry quality standards like IATF 16949.
• Conducting audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Verifying product specifications and conducting quality checks.

Skills

Quality Assurance

FDA Regulations

Data Collection

Food Safety Experience

ISO 9001

Mobile Devices

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Systems

OSHA

Food Processing

Quality Management

cGMP

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Certificate in Quality Assurance

Diploma

Job description

Our client operating in the Manufacturing Industry (OEM) is looking to employ an experienced Quality Specialist to their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements :

• Matric / Grade 12 essential.
• Certificate in Quality Assurance advantageous.
• Green belt.
• Diploma preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in OEM environment.
• Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding with a specific focus on Lead Acid Batteries.

Responsibilities but not limited to :

1. Orders / Reports :
   • Ensuring compliance with applicable industry quality standards including IATF 16949.
   • Assists in the development of procedures to support and implement quality systems applicable to a single site.
   • Develops action plans for improving products, services, and processes (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PokeYoke).
   • Ensures implementation of continuous improvement action plans.
   • Performs verification / validation of implemented improvements.
   • Performs plant audits (e.g., Process to VDA 6.3, Layered Process Audits, System audits, etc.).
   • Analyzes audit findings for root cause identification and implements corrective and systemic actions.
2. Product Specification :
   • Verify that labels match the Assembly Code and Product (BOM).
   • Ensure that any deviations for processed products are officially initiated and approved by the Technical Executive.
3. Inspections :
   • Check for aesthetic damage to battery casing covers, Battery Codes, and Battery posts.
   • Ensure that all products with aesthetic damage are quarantined and communicated to relevant departments.
4. Quality Checks :
   • Conduct checks on all batteries to ensure compliance with Customer Specifications.
   • Ensure adherence to specific Customer Requirements in terms of BOM and packaging requirements.

Kindly be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Required Experience :

Unclear seniority level.

Key Skills

Quality Assurance, FDA Regulations, Data Collection, Food Safety Experience, ISO 9001, Mobile Devices, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Systems, OSHA, Food Processing, Quality Management, cGMP

Employment Details

Type: Full-Time

Experience: Not specified

Vacancy: 1