1,956 Quality Supervisor jobs in South Africa

• Establishing product safety procedures: Developing and documenting the processes to ensure product safety, including hazard analysis, preventive controls, and corrective actions.
• Supporting mock recall/withdrawal exercises: Assisting in the planning and execution of mock recall/withdrawal exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of the recall plan and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements: Staying informed about and adhering to all relevant safety laws and regulations, including those related to food safety, labeling, and packaging.
• Staying up to date on changes to standards and regulations: Continuously monitoring changes in industry standards and regulations related to product safety, quality, and labeling.
• Overseeing product safety testing: Develop and maintain the testing process to verify products meet standards, including microbiological testing, chemical analysis, and physical inspections. Analyse the test results and identify trends.
• Leading the HARA Team: Leading the Hazard Analysis Risk Assessment Team through ensuring a systematic and preventative approach to product safety by identifying, controlling, and monitoring potential hazards throughout the production process.

• Supporting developing and implementing product safety and quality requirements: Assisting with the development and implementation of product safety and quality requirements.
• Developing and maintaining quality standards and inspection plans for raw materials, packaging, and finished products.
• Creating and updating quality control procedures and work instructions.
• Participating in the development and review of product labeling to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Overseeing the inspection and testing of raw materials, packaging, and finished products:
• Managing quality control checks at various stages of production, from incoming materials to finished goods.
• Supporting investigations when quality issues are identified: Assist in investigating customer complaints, product defects, or deviations from quality standards, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Calibration and verification responsibility: Overseeing the calibration and verification of measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Traceability exercises: Conducting exercises to trace materials and products throughout the supply chain, ensuring the ability to quickly identify and isolate any potential issues.
• Overseeing the quality process (intake to dispatch): Having end-to-end responsibility for quality throughout the entire production process, from receiving raw materials to shipping finished goods.

• Supervising, training, and motivating staff: Managing the performance and development of the quality team, providing guidance, training, and motivation.
• Assigning workload: Distributing tasks and responsibilities among team members based on their skills and expertise.
• Conducting performance reviews: Evaluating employee performance, providing feedback, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Identifying training needs: Determining skills gaps and providing necessary training to ensure the team has the knowledge and skills to perform their duties effectively.

• Working closely with other departments: Partnering with production, engineering, purchasing, and other departments to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborating with Vendor Performance Manager: Working with VPM to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
• Product authenticity and legality collaboration: Working with relevant teams to ensure products are authentic, legally compliant, and meet labeling requirements.

• Identifying areas for improvement: Using data analysis, customer feedback, and other sources to identify opportunities to improve quality processes, products, and services.
• Implementing improvements: Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to implement quality improvements to enhance quality and efficiency, including process improvements, new technologies, and best practices.
• Tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Monitoring metrics to measure the effectiveness of quality initiatives (scoreboard) and track progress towards quality objectives.
• Assisting with internal audits: Participating in internal audits to identify areas for improvement in quality processes and systems.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Food Science, Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or Science).

• 7 years of experience in a Quality Leader role or similar.
• Preferred certifications: HACCP, ISO 9001, BRCGS for Packaging, or other industry-specific certifications.

• Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001.
• Expertise in HACCP (if applicable).
• Knowledge of product safety regulations and recall management.
• Proficiency in quality control, testing, calibration, and traceability systems.
• Skills in root cause analysis and CAPA management.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Job Title: Quality Supervisor (Bodyshop)

Location: Gqeberha

Job Type: Full-time

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality System and Standard Management

· Formulate and supervise the body quality control plan to ensure that the production process complies with industry standards (such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.)

Development and Optimization of Quality Inspection Methods

· Develop and optimize quality inspection methods, including quality checks, reviews and analysis of test results, while proposing effective improvement plans.

Technical Review and Improvement

· Be responsible for the review and verification of design defect analysis, cost reduction plans, and quality improvement plans for body components.

· Be responsible for quality improvement projects (such as problem-solving for quality issues, process optimization) and verify the effectiveness of measures.

· Solve quality problems in production, provide after-sales technical support, handle customer complaints, and formulate improvement plans.

· Analyze customer quality requirements, formulate corrective and preventive measures, and enhance customer satisfaction.

· Train the QC/QE team, improve their quality technical capabilities, and coordinate cross-departmental efforts (such as procurement, project teams) to achieve quality goals.

Quality Control and Supervision

· Monitor the quality throughout the production process, organize regular audits, and track the implementation of corrective measures. Lead the follow-up of problem points during the initial mass production stage and promote the standardization of improvement measures.

Data Analysis and Reporting

· Organize quality data, write monthly/quarterly reports, evaluate customer quality performance, and propose optimization suggestions. Handle abnormal customer complaints and submit quality documents such as OTS and PPAP as required by customers.

Cross-functional Coordination

· Collaborate with production, process technology, and other departments to ensure the achievement of quality goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred)

· Relevant technical training in automotive welding, robotics or production management

· 5–8 years' experience in automotive manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/leadership role.

· Strong knowledge of welding processes (spot welding, MIG/MAG, laser welding, etc.) and body-in-white assembly.

· Experience with lean manufacturing and quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).

· Familiarity with robotics (e.g., NACHI, KUKA) and automation in body shops is an advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

· Leadership and people management skills

· Strong problem-solving, decision-making abilities and project management tools

· Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools

· Proficiency with CAD software such as, Caligo, PolyWorks, CATIA, and SolidWorks will be advantageous

· Valid Code 08 (or higher) driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience

Join our team and become part of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry. Apply now to with your updated resume.

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We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants in line with our current employment equity plan and targets.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/18

Ref.-Nr.:

ZA00725

Schedule type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent Position

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This role is responsible for supervising and performing quality inspections and packaging to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and procedures. This role involves leading a team of technicians and operators, troubleshooting quality issues, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with production and management teams. This is a working role therefore the incumbent shall be responsible for their duties in their current roles as well as supporting the supervision of the shift. This role is a shift-based role and requires supervision per shift in all the inspection areas of cell 10

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Perform various types of NDT methods more especially ultrasonic testing and magnetic particle testing
• Examine products for possible internal and external defects
• Ensure the best practice techniques are properly and consistently utilized for inspection activities
• Ensure compliance to applicable company systems requirements and maintain traceability of components
• Ensure completion of documentation associated with projects
• Sentencing of components based on the applicable specification

• Ensure effective segregation of non-conforming products

• Ensure workplace safety and adherence to health and safety regulations

• Ensure each person on shift is well coordinated and performing their functions as per the instructions given

• Maintain discipline and adherence to company standards

• Ensure shift co-ordination, shift planning and staff support
• Improve communication and reporting and perform plant audits for related area and work
• Ensure material flow and make decisions to improve throughput
• Ensure material flow and work carried out in all 10 areas and other quality areas where necessary
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

POST REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 6 in Quality Management/Engineering or equavalent qualification.

• NDT – Ultrasonic testing (UT) level II or Magnetic particle testing (MPI) level II.

• Phased array ultrasonic testing qualification would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience in NDT with specific focus on ultrasonic inspection and magnetic particle testing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specification, technique sheets and procedures
• Good at fault finding and trouble shooting skills
• Attention to detail is important
• Ability to focus while conducting repetitive work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work within a team
• A logical, flexible, self-motivated, reliable, well-spoken individual with thoroughness and tenacity.
• Ability to take ownership, manage and lead staff on shift
• Knowledge and ability to apply the MS Office Software, especially Word & Excel packages are essential.

• Ability to work independently without supervision and work shifts.

• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency

• Handle communication in a professional manner with Customers, regulatory auditors, suppliers and colleagues
• Demonstrate capability of solving minor and complex problems. Communicate the process behind your thinking when arriving at a solution using data, logic, judgement and problem-solving tools
• Demonstrate attention to detail when preparing, reviewing and approving documentation for audits, customer communication or developing procedures
• Showing ownership of work carried out as well as assuming responsibility for successfully accomplishing objectives or identifying where objectives are not successfully completed.

• Knowledge of SAP or ERP system

• Proficient computer skills –MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events