Quality Control Manager - Footwear - Durban

The Legends Agency; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable quality control organization in Durban seeks a Quality Control Manager to ensure exceptional quality checks and compliance with standards. The role requires 5–10 years of experience in managing quality control processes, leading teams, and ensuring the quality of finished products aligns with specifications. Candidates must possess a quality control qualification and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. This position is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years in a senior quality control role.
• Proven experience in managing QC teams.
• Experience in setting up and managing QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of finished products aligns with specified standards.
• Perform inspections to identify imperfections.
• Document inspection results and summarize re-work.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Quality Control Process Management

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Quality Control qualification

Grade 8-10

Job description

Quality Control Manager - Footwear - Durban

About the job Quality Control Manager - Footwear - Durban

Job Title: Quality Controller - Manager

Functional Area: Quality Control

Reports To: Managing Director

Location: Durban

Job Grade: Senior

Primary Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely quality checks are conducted, ensuring that stock leaving the factory is in exceptional condition.

Qualifications:

Grade 8-10

Quality Control (Q.C) qualification

Experience:

5 - 10 years in a senior quality control role

Experience in setting up and managing full QC processes, including building structures at:

Factory

ABUs (Area Business Units)

Aligning with customer QC processes

Experience in setting up and managing QC labs (e.g., Loskop & Pinetown)

Proven experience in building QC reporting structures

Experience in managing QC teams

Compliance and audit experience, working closely with Purchasing, Planning, and Brand Managers

Key Performance Areas:

1. Quality Control:

Ensure that the quality of finished products aligns with specified standards.

Perform inspections by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests to identify imperfections (e.g., cuts, scratches, missing pieces, crooked seams).

Reject and return unacceptable materials.

Record received work in the "A" book.

Conduct quality assurance on the production line.

Document inspection results by completing reports and summarizing re-work based on checks.

Discuss inspection outcomes with the Supervisor.

Follow quality control processes and procedures to evaluate products effectively.

2. Compliance:

Adhere to corporate standards and procedures when handling inventory.

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Follow all relevant legislation and regulations.

Comply with health and safety policies, including the use of safety equipment as required.

Follow the emergency evacuation plan and adhere to designated assembly points.

Critical Outcomes:

Effective quality control processes in place.

Consistency in product quality according to specifications.

Compliance with corporate, legislative, and health and safety standards.

Well-structured QC reporting and management.

Smooth coordination between QC teams and other departments.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong leadership abilities and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.