Quality Manager

Recruiter:

The Talent Room

Job Ref:

Tal000129/JD

Date posted:

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
A Cape Town based company is looking for a Quality Manager.

POSITION INFO:

Implement world class quality management processes within the plant
Achieve zero customer complaints through ongoing auditing and refining of processes within the value chain
Manage the quality team on product quality and root cause analysis of product defects/rejects and customer complaints
Lead the business in the effective implementation and integration of the QMS system including adherence to BRC, FDA and ISO requirements
Support the production and quality team in error proofing processes in line with zero defect approach
Achievement of Continuous Improvement projects including reduction of waste and implementation of preventative and corrective action plans OTIF
Lead a multidisciplinary team in the identification and elimination of risks that could impact on product integrity (HACCP)
Ensure testing protocols are adhered to and inspection plans are in place in line with process requirements
Lead the quality team in the design and implementation of test methods and processes that enable us to achieve our quality goals and objectives
Implementation of statistical quality and process control methodology
Minimise cost of non-conformance
Management of quality team in line with KPA’s and relevant management processes.

Educated to degree level, ideally BSc or Chemical Engineering with post graduate qualification in polymer science
Ability to compile scientific reports providing recommendations to address problems that may arise
Ability to work independently and make decisions based on judgement and integrity
Ability to work effectively and independently with others to accomplish goals in a challenging environment
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Demonstrates and understands the customs and beliefs of various groups or cultures and understands how these differences affect implementation of quality objectives within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrates high levels of accountability and adaptability in delivering KPI’s
Demonstrates sound judgement and balanced decision making
Strong drive to deliver work of an exceptional standard despite time pressure and constraints
Strong ethical framework and integrity
Good oral & written communication skills
High levels of self-motivation

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