Team Leader - Quality

Freedom Stationery LTD; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable stationery company is looking for a proactive Team Leader for their Quality Department in Durban. You will supervise and coordinate the quality team to ensure all products meet strict quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 qualification, 2–4 years in quality control, and at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are essential. The role involves supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in a quality control environment.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of quality inspectors.
• Monitor compliance with quality procedures.
• Conduct in-process inspections and product sampling.
• Investigate quality deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and support audits.
• Provide training and feedback to team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma or Certificate in Quality Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job title : Team Leader - Quality

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : December 20, 2025

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Job Description

Freedom Stationery is looking for a proactive and results-driven Team Leader to join our Quality Department at the Cornubia Factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the quality team to ensure that all products meet Freedom Stationery’s quality standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of quality inspectors and quality control staff.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with company quality procedures and specifications.
• Conduct in-process inspections, product sampling, and final product checks.
• Identify and investigate quality deviations, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and traceability documentation.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to quality team members.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, and technical teams to resolve quality issues.
• All information to be captured on Seamcor.
• Ensuring all tools used are of standard, tape measures, steel rulers, verniers etc.
• NCR’s raised against compromised products.
• Action plans to be put in place to address potential issues and or issues arising multiple times.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
• A Diploma or Certificate in Quality Management, Manufacturing, or related field will be an advantage.
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in a quality control environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving ability.
• Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).

Key Competencies

• High sense of responsibility and integrity.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• What gets measured, gets managed.
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