Line Manager: Quality Control

Northern Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture Manufacturing Management
Reference: SW006111/JM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, a well established concern is seeking to employ a Line Manager: Quality Control.The ideal candidate will have minimum Grade 12 with Mathematics and Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality control, food processing or similar production environment.Qualifications in statistics, quality control or food technology will be strongly considered in the candidate’s favour.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Grade 12 with Mathematics.
Qualifications in statistics, quality control or food technology will be strongly considered in the candidate’s favour.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality control, food processing or similar production environment.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Excel is a requirement.
Knowledge of statistics, quality assurance or process control is advantageous.
Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Ability to function under high pressure or fast-paced environments.
Excellent analytical thinking skills.
Clear and professional communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the regular execution of tests, grading and inspections on all purchases (grades, kernel percentage, moisture content, waste).
Validate the accuracy of test procedures and results.

Monitoring each stage of the processing process to ensure it meets set quality and operational standards.
Identifying deviations and reporting to production management.

Collection, recording and maintenance of all data, grading records, test results and quality related logs.
Ensuring that documentation is complete, accurate and timely.

Analysis of input versus output: quality, volume differences, trends, comparisons and deviations.
Preparation of regular reports for operational management.
Identification of patterns that affect production efficiency and product quality.

Identify areas that require attention or improvement and propose recommendations.
Support the implementation of improvement processes and corrective actions.
Collaborate with production to develop proactive strategies to increase quality and reduce waste.

Training of staff on quality standards, procedures, cleaning requirements and good production practices
Ensuring that staff work consistently and accurately according to standards.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.