Quality and Process Control Manager - Leather

Minimum requirements for the role: Must have a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a related field (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Information Systems) Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality assurance and process control within the manufacturing industry Hands-on experience with all leather processing methods is of great advantage Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills to identify and implement quality improvements High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office 360 (Excel, SharePoint, Forms, Scheduling, Word, etc.) The successful candidate will be required to pursue further studies for 3 years in leather production The successful candidate will be responsible for: Operating and improving the tannery Quality Management System (ISO 9001) to ensure adherence to standards and client specifications. Conducting on-floor internal audits to enhance standardization for tannery processes, materials, personnel, and machinery. Recording essential quality points and parameters throughout the production process. Developing and improving quality measurement systems, incorporating AI technologies where applicable. Identifying deviations from quality standards and collaborating with production staff to make necessary process adjustments. Acting as the primary liaison with clients regarding their quality requirements. Training staff on quality improvements as needed. Standardizing quality control-related processes across two tanneries. Ensuring optimization and continuous improvement of processing methods. Implementing best practices for efficiency, waste reduction, and cost control. Monitoring production workflows, identifying areas for improvement and automation. Collaborating with production teams to enhance efficiency and consistency in processing. Analyzing data trends to drive decision-making and improve processes. Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

Location: Oudtshoorn, ZA

Posted Date: 4/3/2025