Quality Control and Assurance Manager

Job Description:
We are a growing company with a team of over 40 staff, focusing on manufacturing products primarily for coffee cleaning, machine care, and coffee-related items, exporting worldwide. We’re constantly innovating and expanding, offering opportunities for growth in a supportive culture. As a hands-on, detail-oriented manager, you will ensure smooth operations and consistent product quality while driving efficiency standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Team Management: Lead a team of 4, ensuring quality checks are performed across raw, intermediate, and finished goods. Manage calibration, product check sheets, and training while overseeing staff performance.
2. Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain ISO 9001:2015 QMS, develop SOPs, ensure compliance with cGMP, manage waste, and oversee certifications such as Halaal. Drive continual improvement and assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
3. Housekeeping & Hygiene Compliance: Ensure daily cleaning plans are followed, conduct inspections, and manage deep cleaning and HACCP compliance.
4. Product Development: Work on new product development, refine testing methods, and provide insights from product test results.
5. Health & Safety: Provide safety training, ensure compliance with PPE protocols, maintain MSDS, and manage safety incidents in the production area.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (science/business).
2. Previous experience in production/manufacturing.
3. Chemical engineering or similar experience preferred.
4. Strong organizational, leadership, and observational skills.
5. In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures and ISO standards.
6. Strong analytical, data analysis, and statistical skills.
7. Good technical and IT skills.
8. Excellent communication and listening abilities.

Key Skills:

1. Analytical thinking and decision-making.
2. Attention to detail and concentration.
3. Leadership and team monitoring abilities.

Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV in MS Word format, along with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and proof of your qualifications to oonajobs@wcp.co.za