Quality Control Manager
On-siteClayville, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Lead, develop, and manage the Quality Control team to deliver accurate, reliable, and compliant laboratory testing services supporting product quality, food/feed safety, and regulatory requirements. Oversee laboratory operations, resource planning, testing activities, and turnaround times while optimizing the LabVantage LIMS for data integrity and workflow efficiency. Maintain quality systems, documentation, and procedures; review results to approve Certificates of Analysis and support product release. Lead investigations into non-conforming products, deviations, and complaints to formulate rework plans, conducting root cause analyses and implementing CAPAs. Ensure compliance with GMP and food/feed safety standards, manage equipment qualification and calibration, and monitor QC KPIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality projects and product commercialization. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and minimum five years in quality control or laboratory management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Biochemistry, Animal Science, or a related scientific field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or laboratory management
- Previous supervisory or people management experience
- Experience within manufacturing, food, feed, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work in a laboratory and manufacturing environment, including lifting up to 25kg, frequent standing/walking, and exposure to typical laboratory conditions
- Based in Johannesburg, South Africa
Desired Qualifications
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Project management and continuous improvement expertise
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
- Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of quality systems, food/feed safety standards, and laboratory best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, M3, LabVantage, and related business systems
- Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to lifelong learning and servant leadership principles
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