Quality Control Manager (m/f)

Duties

• An excellent career opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position at Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd
• Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

Primary Purpose of The Position

• Maintains all quality related issues with regard to raw materials, products and systems in order to conform to market requirements

Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all tests are done as per required time schedule for all shifts
• Verifies all test results, correctness of special tests and Projects
• Ensure that machines are calibrated as per laid down procedures to ensure a top quality product
• Verifies the correctness of results on products and provides support with problems on all quality issues at other Plants/Departments/Customers (including any type of Organizations)
• Ensure conformity to standards and that top quality products are delivered
• Ensure the functioning of QC according to the ISO system
• Ensure adherence to all ISO standards and to provide advice and guidance as required
• Plan required ISO audits, as per laid down standards
• Compiles ISO related solutions (work instructions)
• Tests all raw materials and verifies quality
• Ensure quality maintenance and safe storage
• Ensure quality and writes required reports
• Ensure smooth running of product in progress
• Ensure that all final products fulfil all quality requirements
• Ensure that Namib Mills adheres to best practices and that recommendations on changed methods are done timeously
• Support all Corrective Actions and improvements where needed from QC and R&D point of view
• To ensure that all quality issues are identified timeously and addressed appropriately
• Develops outcomes for new problem matters
• Reports rectification for future implementation
• Develops and reports product research and development issues and projects
• Supports with the managing of the ISO System
• Contribute towards overall efficiencies by acting as committee member for AA Committee, Health and Safety Representation and others, which include external (eg. Representative or Supporting group)
• Contribute towards overall efficiencies by keeping up to date with national and international developments in QC field
• Perform HACCP duties, assignments and commitments as described in HACCP appointment letter
• Contribute towards overall efficiencies by performing requests when special projects are undertaken and provide timeous feedback to manager
• Responsible for new employee enrolment and appointments in accordance with company standards and legislation
• Interview staff for appointments and ensures that all relevant Human Resources processes and procedures are adhered to
• Manage and lead the team
• Initiating disciplinary inquiries, handling of grievances and the optimal output of all subordinates
• Responsible for the performance targets and performance contracts of subordinates
• Ensure high level of performance in the department
• Prepare financial budget for the department
• Managing and controlling of budget to ensure minimal variances
• Accurate drafting and timeous submission of annual budgets
• Reporting to the Head of Department on financials on a monthly basis

Requisites

• Bachelor of Science /Food Science (NQF7) with 8 years relevant experience OR Relevant Diploma (NQF6) with 10 years relevant experience
• Grade 12 (NQF 4)
• Computer literacy: Excel and Word
• A certain level of fitness would be an added advantage
• Namibian citizenship OR eligible to apply for Namibian citizenship
• 5 Years’ experience in quality control/research and development, customer relations experience
• 5 Years managerial experience

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to hr1@namibmills.com.na (Not Larger than 2MB) with the Subject line “NMOPSQC10062022– Quality Control Manager (Windhoek)”