Manager: Quality & Process at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Manager: Quality & Process to lead quality management systems, laboratory functions and manufacturing process improvement within a high-volume lubricant manufacturing environment.
• Please note that this is a 12-month contract position.
• The successful candidate will ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements and quality standards, while driving process optimisation, reducing waste and improving overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Quality, Laboratory and Process Engineering functions.
• Drive continuous improvement across blending, filling and packaging operations.
• Optimise processes, reduce variation and minimise manufacturing losses.
• Monitor process capability, product conformity and quality performance.
• Lead CAPA and root-cause investigations.
• Drive process standardisation, Lean/Six Sigma and best-practice implementation.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness through quality and process improvements.
• Develop and manage laboratory and process engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with SHE requirements, ISO management systems and quality standards.
• Lead quality, safety and environmental audits.
• Manage customer quality concerns and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve raw material quality.
• Support customer and regulatory audits.
• Provide quality and process performance reporting to senior management.
• Lead cross-functional improvement and strategic projects.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/BEng in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Quality Control/Assurance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Control/Assurance within a petroleum, petrochemical or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of plant and equipment operations and product technical requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Proven experience working with customers and suppliers.
• Sound knowledge of analytical and instrumental techniques.
• Strong understanding of quality control procedures, ISO systems and relevant legal standards.
• Excellent analytical, planning, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• High level of computer literacy and technical/IT proficiency.