Site Quality Supervisor/ Customer Rep

SUMMARY:
Job description: Quality Site Supervisor
Location: Silverton
Remuneration: R28 000 per month
Period: 3 month fix term

POSITION INFO:

1. Quality Site Supervisor / Customer Rep

1. Quality Control and Inspection:
• Supervise and coordinate the inspection of automotive components during various stages of production, ensuring they meet specified quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections, measurements, and tests on automotive parts (e.g., engines, transmission systems, electrical components, body parts) to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Identify non-conformities in parts or components and take corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Ensure that inspection processes, including testing, are aligned with industry standards such as IATF 16949 (for automotive quality management systems).
2. Process Monitoring and Reporting:
• Monitor the manufacturing or assembly processes to ensure that quality control processes are consistently applied.
• Document inspection results, non-conformance reports, and corrective actions. Report any issues to the relevant departments for resolution.
• Ensure proper traceability of inspected parts, maintaining detailed records of inspection reports and test results.
• Analyze trends in quality issues and report these to management, suggesting possible improvements.
3. Collaboration with Production and Engineering Teams:
• Work closely with production, engineering, and design teams to understand specifications and ensure the production of components that meet the required quality standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and problem-solving.
• Facilitate meetings or discussions to review quality issues, provide feedback on improvements, and update teams on quality expectations.
4. Testing and Validation:
• Oversee or directly conduct functional testing, durability testing, and other specific tests on automotive components.
• Ensure all testing equipment is calibrated and in good working condition.
• Validate the performance of components against industry specifications and customer requirements.
5. Training and Development:
• Provide training and guidance to quality inspectors, production workers, and other relevant personnel on best practices for quality control and inspection techniques.
• Assist in developing training materials related to quality assurance and inspection processes for automotive components.
6. Compliance with Industry Standards:
• Ensure that all quality control processes adhere to both local and international automotive industry standards (such as ISO 9001, and IATF 16949).
• Ensure compliance with South African regulatory requirements for automotive manufacturing and component inspection.
• Enforce adherence to environmental and health and safety standards on the production floor.
7. Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing:
• Assist in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen within the inspection and production processes.
• Provide feedback to management on areas for improvement, such as reducing defects, improving production efficiency, or enhancing quality processes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring quality issues.

1. Educational Qualifications:
• A National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is generally required.
• Additional qualifications in Quality Management, Automotive Engineering, or Quality Assurance (e.g., ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 certifications) are advantageous.
2. Work Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role, specifically in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Experience with automotive components inspection and familiarity with production processes, materials, and standards.
• Prior experience in supervisory roles or managing teams of quality inspectors in the automotive industry is highly desirable.
3. Key Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of automotive components, including their design, functionality, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in the use of measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometres, gauges, etc.), testing equipment, and quality control software.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Six Sigma, or equivalent).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and resolve quality issues effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for reporting issues and providing guidance to team members and stakeholders.
4. Certifications and Training:
• ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus.
• First Aid and Health and Safety certification may be required depending on the work environment.
5. Personal Attributes:
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, especially in fast-paced production environments.
• Leadership skills to supervise teams and enforce quality standards.
• Proactive in identifying quality issues and implementing corrective actions.

• Ensuring the automotive components produced meet or exceed quality standards.
• Overseeing the inspection process for all automotive parts and assemblies.
• Reporting and documenting quality issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Leading the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and quality control best practices.
• Collaborating with production teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance with quality requirements.
• Ensuring all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards are met.