Finished product Inspector at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited

Job Purpose

• The Finished Product Inspector is responsible for inspecting finished ceramic tiles before dispatch to ensure they meet the company's quality standards and customer specifications. The role involves verifying product identification, inspecting packaging, conducting dimensional and visual quality checks, and ensuring only conforming products are released for storage or shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect the exterior of product packaging to ensure it is free from damage and that all printed information, labels, and codes are clear, accurate, and legible.
• Verify that the product model, SAP code, color code, and other product identification details on the packaging correspond with the actual product inside.
• Compare the product pattern, design, model, color, and SAP code against the approved quality sample to ensure conformity and prevent the mixing of different models or color codes.
• Conduct dimensional inspections by measuring tile length, width, thickness, squareness, and flatness using approved measuring instruments.
• Perform quality tests, including stain resistance and color consistency inspections, while checking mold orientation and bottom markings for compliance with specifications.
• Inspect tile surfaces for defects such as cracks, chips, scratches, pinholes, glaze defects, warping, contamination, and other visual imperfections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science-related discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, or a related science field) from a recognized institution.
• Additional training in Quality Control or Quality Assurance is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment, preferably in ceramic tiles, building materials, or related industries.
• Experience using quality measuring instruments and inspection equipment is an added advantage.