Tiger Brands Limited, a Top 40 JSE Limited company whose footprint extends across the African continent and beyond, is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of FMCG products in Southern Africa, and has been for several decades.
Tiger Brands has been built over many decades through the acquisition and clustering of businesses. Our strategy for succe...
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The Measurement and Testing / Materials Quality Specialist is responsible for safeguarding material and product quality by ensuring that all incoming materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet defined specifications and quality standards.
The role acts as the custodian of material specifications, measurement systems, and testing methods, while driving compliance, managing non-conformances, and enabling continuous quality improvement across the value chain. Through accurate testing, data analysis, and professional judgement, the role supports operational excellence, supplier quality performance, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as custodian of material specifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Oversee incoming material inspections, making accept/reject decisions based on defined criteria.
Implement and monitor sampling plans and testing methodologies.
Manage retention and reference samples for traceability and regulatory compliance.
Identify and assess non-conforming materials, making disposition decisions aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Raise and document non-conformances, ensuring timely communication with suppliers and procurement teams.
Drive closure of non-conformance issues to protect business continuity and customer satisfaction.
Lead validation, calibration, and verification of measurement and testing equipment to maintain accuracy and reliability.
Oversee microbiological and chemical testing programs to safeguard product integrity.
Ensure implementation of Product Evaluation and Monitoring Programs (PEMP).
Guarantee that only validated methods are applied, driving compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
Participate in or develop proficiency testing schemes to benchmark performance.
Manage measurement and testing of in-process and finished products to ensure adherence to schedules and standards.
Interpret test results, making informed accept/reject decisions.
Provide expert opinion and guidance in cases of non-conforming results.
Escalate non-conformance issues to manufacturing, processing, and site quality leadership.
Analyze material test results and trend data to identify opportunities for process and quality improvement.
Review equipment performance data to detect trends and drive corrective actions.
Lead quality-focused continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
Develop and deliver training programs to build organizational capability in quality management and testing practices.
Act as a subject matter expert, fostering a culture of compliance, precision, and continuous improvement.
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