QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR
Published | April 24, 2024 |
Expires | May 15, 2024 |
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Category | Other Jobs |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
JOB TITLE
QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR
NATURE OF JOB
FULL TIME
INDUSTRY
AGRICULTURAL COMPANY
SALARY
KSH 35,000
JOB LOCATIONS
NAIROBI
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of quality control inspectors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure that quality control activities are completed efficiently and effectively.
- Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team.
- Develop and implement quality control procedures, standards, and specifications for product inspection and testing.
- Establish inspection criteria and sampling plans to ensure consistent quality across production batches.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Oversee product testing and inspection activities, including visual inspection, measurements, and performance testing.
- Review test results and inspection reports to identify non-conformities, defects, and quality issues.
- Investigate root causes of quality problems and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain accurate records of quality control activities, test results, and inspection findings.
- Prepare quality control reports and documentation for management review and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure that all quality control records are properly documented and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality requirements and specifications for raw materials and components.
- Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to assess supplier performance and capability.
- Work with suppliers to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and improve quality performance.
- Identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost reduction through process optimization and defect prevention.
- Lead quality improvement projects and initiatives, working cross-functionally with other departments to implement changes and achieve quality objectives.
- Monitor key quality metrics and KPIs to track performance and measure the effectiveness of quality improvement efforts.
Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, or a related field is preferred.
- 3years of experience in quality control or quality assurance roles, with demonstrated leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Statistical Process Control).
- Proficiency in quality control testing and inspection techniques, including use of measurement equipment and testing instruments.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to analyze data, trends, and patterns to drive continuous improvement in product quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, record-keeping, and data analysis.
- Strong leadership and team management skills to motivate, coach, and develop team members.
- Ability to inspire a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV urgently to recruitment@britesmanagement.com quoting the job title as the subject line on your email
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.