Remote QA Manager: Lead Quality in Manufacturing

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Quality Assurance Manager to uphold and enhance quality standards across manufacturing operations. You will oversee QA programs remotely, collaborating with production, engineering, and R&D teams to drive quality excellence.

A strong analytical mindset and proven leadership in QA are essential. You will manage audits, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and delivering high-quality products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related science is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality assurance or quality management in manufacturing.
• Proven experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills; ability to lead remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies and procedures.
• Oversee the execution of quality control plans, audits, and inspections remotely.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement root cause analysis for defects and non-conformities.
• Lead and manage a remote team of quality assurance professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality into product development and manufacturing.
• Manage documentation of quality-related processes, records, and reports.
• Drive continuous improvement within the quality management system.
• Handle customer feedback and complaints related to product quality for timely resolution.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging QA trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership & remote team management

Communication & problem-solving

Decision-making abilities

SPC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Quality assurance software

QA auditing tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Quality Assurance Manager to uphold and enhance quality standards across manufacturing operations. You will oversee QA programs remotely, collaborating with production, engineering, and R&D teams to drive quality excellence.

A strong analytical mindset and proven leadership in QA are essential. You will manage audits, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and delivering high-quality products