Premium Ad Trade/Artisans/Technical - Quality Controller Parow FULL TIME Job Summary A leading manufacturer of industrial-grade bakeware is seeking a meticulous and experienced QA Manager to oversee quality standards at their high-volume production facility. This is a vital role for an individual who thrives in a precision-driven environment and understands the critical nature of durability and food safety compliance in the manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our client’s product lines, ensuring that every piece of bakeware leaving the floor meets the highest industrial specifications. Key Responsibilities * Quality Oversight: Lead and manage the end-to-end Quality Assurance department, ensuring all bakeware products meet rigorous internal and external standards. * Process Improvement: Develop, implement, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste. * Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular internal audits and ensure the facility remains compliant with industry-specific safety and food-grade regulations. * Defect Analysis: Identify manufacturing bottlenecks or recurring defects; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. * Supplier Quality: Manage relationships with raw material suppliers to ensure the quality of steel and coatings meets industrial requirements. * Team Leadership: Mentor and supervise the QC team, fostering a culture of "quality first" across the production floor. Requirements * Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years in a Quality Management role within a manufacturing or industrial environment (Bakeware or Food Processing Equipment experience is highly advantageous). * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field. * Technical Skills: Deep understanding of ISO 9001 standards and Lean Manufacturing principles. * Attention to Detail: An uncompromising eye for detail regarding material stress, coating consistency, and structural integrity. * Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate technical requirements to both the shop floor and executive leadership. Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Apply for this role today: * Contact: Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or find him on LinkedIn. * Website: Visit hireresolve.us to explore more opportunities. * Email: Send your CV to Hire Resolve IT/Computer Recruiter About Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.