Quality Control Supervisor - Nairobi at Brites Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of quality control inspectors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure that quality control activities are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures, standards, and specifications for product inspection and testing.
• Establish inspection criteria and sampling plans to ensure consistent quality across production batches.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee product testing and inspection activities, including visual inspection, measurements, and performance testing.
• Review test results and inspection reports to identify non-conformities, defects, and quality issues.
• Investigate root causes of quality problems and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate records of quality control activities, test results, and inspection findings.
• Prepare quality control reports and documentation for management review and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that all quality control records are properly documented and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality requirements and specifications for raw materials and components.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to assess supplier performance and capability.
• Work with suppliers to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and improve quality performance.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost reduction through process optimization and defect prevention.
• Lead quality improvement projects and initiatives, working cross-functionally with other departments to implement changes and achieve quality objectives.
• Monitor key quality metrics and KPIs to track performance and measure the effectiveness of quality improvement efforts.

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 3years of experience in quality control or quality assurance roles, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Statistical Process Control).
• Proficiency in quality control testing and inspection techniques, including use of measurement equipment and testing instruments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze data, trends, and patterns to drive continuous improvement in product quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, record-keeping, and data analysis.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to motivate, coach, and develop team members.
• Ability to inspire a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.