QA MANAGER IN SOUTH AFRICA

A reputable appliance manufacturing company in East London seeks to employ a QA Manager Essential Qualifications and Experience: National Diploma 5 – 7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment at a Supervisory level Advanced computer literacy   Desirable Qualifications and Experience: Postgraduate Honours or Master’s Degree (e.g. MBA) 7 – 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment at a management level   Critical Functions   Warranty reductions: Control and coordinate the activities of the quality assurance department to achieve specified targets Data Control: Retrieve data from the company Intranet and IT Analyse data Establish trends Implement corrective actions Monitor data for improvements Attend monthly warranty meetings and supply information   Fall Off reduction: Control and coordinate the activities of the Quality Assurance Department to achieve specified targets Data Control: Retrieve data from the company Intranet and IT Analyse data Establish trends Implement corrective actions Monitor data for improvements Provide information to Production department weekly Liaise with process department with respect to specific issues   ISO : Maintain and improve on the quality management system Coordinate company activities to ensure consistency and uniformity Conduct process and system audits Coordinate 2nd party audits   General: Compile stats for inclusion to monthly board packs Attend monthly EXCO meetings Participate in LEAN SteerCom Attend weekly engineering timing meetings   People Management and Development: Conduct performance management so that objectives are set and measured to meet  employee and department needs Recruit and interview new employees, when necessary Identify potential successors for all key positions within the department to ensure effective succession planning Enhance employee productivity by increasing employee morale and promoting employee satisfaction Retain the talent and skills of employees by driving training and development Uphold the company values and lead by example