Job Openings Quality Control Manager - Footwear - Durban

About the job Quality Control Manager - Footwear - Durban

Job Title: Quality Controller - Manager

Functional Area: Quality Control

Reports To: Managing Director

Location: Durban

Job Grade: Senior

Primary Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely quality checks are conducted, ensuring that stock leaving the factory is in exceptional condition.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 8-10

  • Quality Control (Q.C) qualification

Experience:

  • 5 - 10 years in a senior quality control role

  • Experience in setting up and managing full QC processes, including building structures at:

    • Factory

    • ABUs (Area Business Units)

    • Head Quarters

    • Aligning with customer QC processes

  • Experience in setting up and managing QC labs (e.g., Loskop & Pinetown)

  • Proven experience in building QC reporting structures

  • Experience in managing QC teams

  • Compliance and audit experience, working closely with Purchasing, Planning, and Brand Managers

Key Performance Areas:

1. Quality Control:

  • Ensure that the quality of finished products aligns with specified standards.

  • Perform inspections by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests to identify imperfections (e.g., cuts, scratches, missing pieces, crooked seams).

  • Reject and return unacceptable materials.

  • Record received work in the "A" book.

  • Conduct quality assurance on the production line.

  • Document inspection results by completing reports and summarizing re-work based on checks.

  • Discuss inspection outcomes with the Supervisor.

  • Follow quality control processes and procedures to evaluate products effectively.

2. Compliance:

  • Adhere to corporate standards and procedures when handling inventory.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

  • Follow all relevant legislation and regulations.

  • Comply with health and safety policies, including the use of safety equipment as required.

  • Follow the emergency evacuation plan and adhere to designated assembly points.

Critical Outcomes:

  • Effective quality control processes in place.

  • Consistency in product quality according to specifications.

  • Compliance with corporate, legislative, and health and safety standards.

  • Well-structured QC reporting and management.

  • Smooth coordination between QC teams and other departments.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong leadership abilities and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.