The job holder will define and specify activities, processes and standards to fulfill the quality requirements for manufactured materials, components and products. S/he will continuously monitor the quality of products received, stored, dispatched to ensure all meet set and agreed standards to drive consistent product experience to the end customer across markets. (Africa)
Requirements
Desired Skills and Experience
- A degree in a Technical related field (Electronics preferable) – a Diploma in Quality Control Management will be an added advantage.
- Six Sigma, Quality Gates, Quality tools and Audit certifications are desired.
- Minimum of 6-10 years in a busy quality assurance and product development environment in a manufacturing set-up – Consumer electronics/Home Appliances or Solar Appliances Preferable.
- Well versed and deep understanding of quality management processes, and procedures.
- Working knowledge of MS office application, well versed in presentations and had been interacted with cross functions teams, Suppliers and Market.
- Strong mindset for continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding expectations and able to demonstrate complete discretion and confidentiality.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills (multiple language will be an advantage), with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy (Swahili language knowledge is preferable).
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills.
- Passion for social enterprise, development of people and environmental benefits.