Quality Supervisor - Im-Pet

Alpla Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee Quality Control and Food Safety. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience to ensure compliance with industry standards while enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across departments, and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Professional environment with global exposure

Pension

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive training and support

Qualifications

• 5 years in Quality Control, Assurance, and Food Safety, with leadership experience as a QA Supervisor.
• Proficiency in English and the local language.
• Experience with lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO and FSSC requirements.
• Lead team meetings and manage quality documentation.
• Conduct hazard analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Organization

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Education

4-year degree in chemistry, science, or equivalent

Tools

Physical lab testing equipment

CMM

MS Office

Job description

What You Will Enjoy Doing

1. Measurement and Testing
2. Ensure that all required measurements (dimensional, functional, and visual attributes) are performed and recorded according to schedule, meeting internal and customer requirements.
3. Maintain optimal performance and calibration checks on quality-related equipment.
4. Manage customer relationships regarding Quality issues.
5. Collaborate with production and customers to optimize process settings during sampling and product qualification.
6. Quality and Food Safety Systems
7. Ensure compliance with statutory (ISO, FSSC) and ALPLA system requirements.
8. Assist in hazard analysis, HACCP, PRP assessments, and implement corrective actions.
9. Documentation
10. Maintain signed customer product specifications and develop internal specifications.
11. Facilitate Root Cause Analysis involving relevant departments for corrective actions.
12. Quality Control
13. Assess test plans for statutory, customer, and internal requirements.
14. Monitor online testing through SPC data analysis.
15. Promote quality and food safety mindset among plant employees and perform routine line inspections.
16. Colour of Products
17. Ensure appropriate colour matching during product start-up.
18. People Management
19. Lead by example, hold regular team meetings, and ensure efficient teamwork.
20. Recruit new employees in the area of responsibility.

What makes you great

• 4-year degree in chemistry, science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with physical lab testing equipment and CMM.
• At least 5 years in Quality Control, Assurance, and Food Safety, with leadership experience as a QA Supervisor.
• Proven leadership and employee development skills.
• Self-motivated, self-driven, with strong MS Office skills.
• Good collaboration skills across departments and customer relations management.
• Ability to multitask with excellent organizational skills.
• Profound proficiency in English and the local language.

What you can expect working with us

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional environment with global exposure
• Pension, Medical Aid, Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive training and support for a smooth start
• Challenging tasks with personal responsibility