Quality Assurance Manager

A fast-growing industrial manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and strengthen its Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance function. The role is highly hands-on and requires a strong focus on manufacturing quality ISO standards and continuous improvement within a high-pressure production environment. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager and oversee a small QA team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across the factory
• Ensure compliance with SOPs quality manuals and manufacturing work instructions
• Manage non-conformance CAPA processes and root cause analysis
• Handle customer complaints investigations and corrective action closure
• Lead internal audits inspections and support external audit readiness
• Track and report on quality KPIs risks and improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards and support incident investigations
• Lead coach and develop a small Quality Assurance team
• Work closely with Production Maintenance and Operations teams
• Maintain quality control systems testing protocols and documentation standards

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Quality Engineering Manufacturing or related field
• 35 years experience in a manufacturing or process-driven environment
• Experience in Quality Assurance Quality Engineering or Process Management
• Strong knowledge of SOP-driven environments and compliance systems
• Exposure to ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 (Six Sigma advantageous)
• Experience with audits CAPA and risk management systems
• Strong analytical structured problem-solving and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication skills (Afrikaans advantageous due to workforce profile)
• Hands-on proactive and improvement-driven mindset

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

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• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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