Regional Quality Manager (67681)

Job Description

• An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Regional Quality Manager to join a leading FMCG manufacturing operation based in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing all quality-related activities within the region, ensuring compliance with quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting operational excellence across the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement, review, ensure compliance to and maintain all Quality systems and procedures within the region.
• Develop and execute an internal Quality audit programme.
• Actively implement continuous improvement projects.
• Manage the Quality team.
• Ensure Quality Assurance with regards to raw materials and final products.
• Reduce customer complaints through effective quality management practices.
• Partner with Sales Managers to provide customers with outstanding service.
• Assemble, analyse and report Quality statistics and trends, making recommendations for improvement.
• Manage the MRM and DRM processes.
• Facilitate the Management of Change Process (DRM, ISIR) and other quality improvement initiatives.
• Establish and manage the Quality budget.
• Provide support to the Production process.
• Support SHE activities as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• National Diploma or related Degree (essential).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience dealing with Quality Assurance and FSSC systems.
• Minimum of 5 years' management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Manufacturing environment in a Quality Manager role, preferably within the FMCG Manufacturing industry.
• Sound knowledge of FSSC 22000 systems is essential.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound understanding of quality management systems and auditing processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Budget management and reporting skills.

Salary:Market related.