Quality and Process Control Manager - Leather

SUMMARY:

A well-established meat processing business is seeking a skilled and experienced Quality and Process Control Manager to join their dynamic team. The role is primarily based at the leather processing facility in Oudtshoorn, and interaction with other processing facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and improving quality control systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, optimizing processes, and collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency, standardization, and client satisfaction.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a related field (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Information Systems)
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in quality assurance and process control within the manufacturing industry
• Hands-on experience with all leather processing methods is of great advantage
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills to identify and implement quality improvements
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office 360 (Excel, SharePoint, Forms, Scheduling, Word, etc.)
• The successful candidate will be required to pursue further studies for 3 years in leather production

• Operating and improving the tannery Quality Management System (ISO 9001) to ensure adherence to standards and client specifications.
• Conducting on-floor internal audits to enhance standardization for tannery processes, materials, personnel, and machinery.
• Recording essential quality points and parameters throughout the production process.
• Developing and improving quality measurement systems, incorporating AI technologies where applicable.
• Identifying deviations from quality standards and collaborating with production staff to make necessary process adjustments.
• Acting as the primary liaison with clients regarding their quality requirements.
• Training staff on quality improvements as needed.
• Standardizing quality control-related processes across two tanneries.
• Ensuring optimization and continuous improvement of processing methods.
• Implementing best practices for efficiency, waste reduction, and cost control.
• Monitoring production workflows, identifying areas for improvement and automation.
• Collaborating with production teams to enhance efficiency and consistency in processing.
• Analyzing data trends to drive decision-making and improve processes.