Technical & Quality Manager

SUMMARY:
Technical and Quality Manager
Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town
Industry: Textile Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
 
Our client, an established company within the textile manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Technical and Quality Manager to lead its Technical and Quality function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining quality management systems, strengthening product and process quality, and ensuring that manufacturing standards consistently meet customer and business requirements.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a Technical and Quality strategy aligned with business objectives. Maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and support relevant site certifications. Lead internal, customer, supplier and third-party audits, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented. Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints, conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective action plans. Work closely with New Product Development to develop and improve products in line with quality specifications and customer requirements. Oversee the testing of raw materials, packaging components and finished products, including product trials. Develop and maintain product packaging, labelling, technical data sheets and quality contracts. Analyse quality data, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and work with Operations to strengthen process controls and standardise practices. Lead and develop the Quality Supervisor and Quality Controllers. Promote quality awareness throughout the business and manage technical equipment. Requirements Relevant degree or diploma in Quality, Clothing or Textiles (NQF Level 6 or 7). 3-5 years' relevant functional and operational experience, including 1-2 years at managerial level. Strong knowledge of textile manufacturing and production. Bag manufacturing experience will be advantageous. Practical knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015. Experience in internal auditing, root-cause analysis and corrective-action management. Understanding technical specifications, material testing, product compliance, labelling requirements and manufacturing best practices. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Strong leadership, planning, communication, customer relations and reporting skills. An analytical, organised and self-driven approach, with a strong focus on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Please email your CV to Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.