Senior Quality Control Lead - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 680,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Quality Control Inspector to join our client’s Cape Town facility. You will design and drive comprehensive QC plans, supervise inspectors, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while promoting a quality-first culture.

You will lead inspections across materials, in-process components and finished goods, analyze data for trends, and implement corrective actions to maximise product reliability in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive QC experience in manufacturing with a lead/supervisory track record.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and inspection methods.
• ASQ CQI or similar certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QC plans and inspection protocols.
• Lead, train and mentor a team of inspectors; assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Conduct inspections of raw materials, in-process parts and finished goods.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Quality tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree in a technical field

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Quality Control Inspector to join our client’s Cape Town facility. You will design and drive comprehensive QC plans, supervise inspectors, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while promoting a quality-first culture.

You will lead inspections across materials, in-process components and finished goods, analyze data for trends, and implement corrective actions to maximise product reliability in a manufacturing setting.