Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the activities of QC inspectors assigned to various production stages
- Ensure quality control protocols and inspection checklist are consistently followed
- Coordinate with Production Supervsiors to resolve in-line quality issues without causing delays
- Record and escalate non-conformances and repeat defects to the QC Manager for analysis and action
- Conduct regular audits and spot checks to verify adherence to standards.
- Area specific oversign in:
- Machine Department
- Frame Up
- Sewing
- Foam-Up
- Upholstery
- In process defect detection rate
- First pass yield per department
- Number of repeated quality issues per department
- Compliance with inspection schedules and reporting accuracy
- Timeliness and effectiveness of corrective actions
- Team performance and productivity
Experience and Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12) minimum
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality control with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a furniture or upholstery manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes across multiple stages
- Ability to interpret production drawings, work instructions and quality specifications
- Competent in using inspection tools and documents QC results
- Skilled in problem solving, root cause analysis, and cross functional communication
- Experience in training and mentoring QC staff in a fast-paced environment
Skills:
- Technically hands on and detail orientated
- Proactive in identifying and solving quality issues
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
- Calm under pressure and objective in decision making
- Committed to quality and continuous improvement
Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. NO. 55 or 1998 (and any amendments thereto)
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