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  • Posted: Mar 19, 2026
    Deadline: Mar 28, 2026
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    EECL is a proactive Human Resource Management Firm with professionals of over 12 years' experience. We provide a complete range of Human Resource Solutions, delivering the highest level of professionalism and expertise to our extensive client base.
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    Head of Quality Control

    Key Responsibilities

    Quality Leadership

    • Lead and coordinate the overall Quality Control organization within the factory.
    • Provide leadership and direction to a team of 40–45 QC inspectors and supervisors.
    • Strengthen the existing QC management and supervisory structure.
    • Ensure consistent implementation of inspection standards across all production areas.

    Quality Systems & Process Development

    • Develop and implement structured quality control procedures and systems.
    • Improve and formalize existing inspection standards and documentation.
    • Introduce scalable quality systems suitable for large-scale manufacturing environments.
    • Establish clear processes for quality recording, traceability, and documentation.

    Quality Data, Reporting & Administration

    • Develop systems for recording, monitoring, and reporting quality data.
    • Improve existing reporting processes and introduce structured digital quality tracking systems.
    • Establish and monitor quality KPIs and performance metrics.
    • Provide regular quality performance reports to factory leadership.

    Product & Process Quality Oversight

    Oversee quality standards across all production stages including:

    • Raw material inspection
    • Incoming component inspection
    • In-process production checks
    • Final product inspection
    • Packaging and dispatch standards

    The factory produces multiple product types using a wide range of materials, requiring strong oversight across varied manufacturing processes.

    Continuous Improvement

    • Lead root cause analysis investigations for quality issues and defects.
    • Implement Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) systems.
    • Support production teams in improving process consistency and product quality.
    • Identify opportunities to reduce defects, waste, and rework.

    Training & Workforce Development

    • Support the development of the internally trained QC workforce.
    • Introduce structured training programs and quality awareness initiatives.
    • Ensure inspectors and supervisors clearly understand inspection standards and acceptance criteria.
    • Strengthen QC supervisory capability across the team.

    Cross-Department Collaboration

    Work closely with:

    • Production teams
    • Engineering and technical departments
    • Procurement and materials management
    • Product development teams
    • Senior factory leadership
    • Ensure quality considerations are integrated across all manufacturing activities.

    Candidate Profile

    Academic Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree (Mandatory) in any of the following fields:

    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Industrial & Production Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Materials Engineering / Materials Science
    • Industrial Chemistry
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Quality Assurance / Quality Management
    • Mechatronics Engineering
    • A Master’s Degree (MBA, Engineering Management, or Quality Management) will be an added advantage.

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    Interested and qualified? Go to Expert Edge Consultant Limited on expertedge.co.ke to apply

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