3 Process Improvement jobs in Durban
Quality Control Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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The Quality Control Manager will oversee all aspects of quality assurance within the production environment. This includes conducting inspections, maintaining standards, and managing a small QC team. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues, as well as mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will contribute to upholding a strong quality culture throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out and oversee quality inspections during all production stages
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer requirements
- Collaborate with production teams to address and resolve quality issues
- Train and mentor junior Quality Control staff
- Maintain accurate quality records and inspection reports
- Identify trends and support quality improvement initiatives
- Provide hands-on support on the shop floor
- Liaise with other departments to ensure consistent quality practices
- Investigate root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor production processes for adherence to quality protocols
- Participate in internal and external quality audits
- Assist in updating and developing quality control procedures
- Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Support the development and implementation of new quality initiatives
- Communicate quality expectations to the wider team
- Relevant qualification in quality management or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in quality control, preferably in furniture or manufacturing
- Experience with leather and fabric upholstery (advantageous)
- Previous supervisory or mentoring experience
- Strong understanding of quality control standards and procedures
R18 000 - R20 000 Cost to Company
***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***
Senior Quality Control System (QCS)
Posted 24 days ago
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We are hiring!
At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Quality Control System Engineer to oversee and maintain the Quality Control Systems (QCS), Headbox Control Systems, Calendar Control Systems, CD and MD Control Systems for Sappi Mills in compliance with engineering standards whilst implementing best practices, optimize processes, and benchmark against international operations for continuous improvement.
As a Senior Quality Control System Engineer , you will be responsible to:
- Develop QCS maintenance best practice systems, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets to meet production and QCS performance targets, aligning with the regional maintenance strategy and international standards.
- Provide input into determining production targets, including shrinkage, standard deviation, and final product quality, benchmarking against international practices for competitiveness.
Maintain effective communication of Data and BUS Links between QCS, Distributive Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logical Systems (PLC) based on international standards.
- Prioritize and motivate capital expenditure projects for new equipment, technology, or upgrades, ensuring alignment with international best practices.
- Review the performance of all control loops and make improvements as necessary, benchmarking against international benchmarks on a continuous basis
- Maintain a safe working environment for the QCS Engineering team, adhering to the Sappi SHEQ system and international safety standards.
- Monitor compliance with ISO Standards, benchmarking against global quality standards for continuous improvement.
- Coordinate QCS duties and standby duties on all Sappi sites, prioritizing based on the nature of the breakdown and benchmarking against international response times.
- Manage QCS Department T&A, incorporating best practices for efficient workforce management
What are we looking for?
- Recognized Engineering Degree or Diploma (NQF7) e.g., BSc/B Tech/NHD Elect Eng. (LC).
- Minimum 10 years’ experience with Quality Control System Engineering and at least 5 years supervisory experience
- DCS, PLC, and IT experience essential.
- Minimum 10 yearsexperience within Pulp and Paper industry
- Extensive knowledge of Network Platform software and hardware, Smart Platform software and hardware
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
- learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
- Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role)
- Market leading leave benefits
- Employee wellbeing benefits
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