Quality & Service Leader, FMCG & Compliance

Employment Solutions; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions is partnering with a well-established FMCG company to recruit a senior leader in Quality and Service management. You will shape operational excellence, oversee QA/QC, audits, and regulatory compliance across local and imported products, and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead national Service operations, manage cross-functional teams, monitor KPIs, and champion a customer-focused culture while ensuring CAPs, CARs, and product testing meet the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with degree or diploma in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5–8 years' relevant experience in Quality, Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related environment.
• At least 3 years' management/leadership experience.
• Experience with audits, corrective actions and product compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Office/Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality function, ensuring robust quality assurance and control across local and imported products.
• Oversee compliance with ISO 9001, South African standards, and international product requirements.
• Manage quality inspections, supplier audits, and product compliance processes.
• Handle non-conformances, CARs, CAPs, and drive root cause analysis for product failures.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain comprehensive quality and compliance documentation, including LOAs and certificates.
• Support regulatory adherence with agencies such as SABS and NRCS.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement throughout the organisation.
• Provide technical input for new product development and product evaluations.
• Oversee product testing, laboratory processes, and equipment calibration.
• Review safety, energy efficiency, and EMI/EMC reports.
• Advise internal teams on quality and technical matters.
• Lead the national Service operations, ensuring efficient workflows, KPIs, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive initiatives to improve service efficiency, reduce returns, and resolve recurring issues.
• Foster a customer-focused culture within the Service function.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the Quality and Service teams, setting clear objectives and performance indicators.
• Provide regular performance reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage departmental OPEX and support necessary capital expenditure.

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Process Improvement

Auditing

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering/Quality Management/Operations

Tools

Excel

Job description

Employment Solutions is partnering with a well-established FMCG company to recruit a senior leader in Quality and Service management. You will shape operational excellence, oversee QA/QC, audits, and regulatory compliance across local and imported products, and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead national Service operations, manage cross-functional teams, monitor KPIs, and champion a customer-focused culture while ensuring CAPs, CARs, and product testing meet the highest standards.