Quality Controller at Avery Dennison

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

TESTING AND ANALYSIS:

• Conduct process investigations, finds root cause of defects (performs root cause analysis of quality issues raised), and implement appropriate corrective action measures.
• Test and verify products against established specifications / requirements and identify, hold and or reject products that do not meet the required specifications / standards.
• Ensure internal customer complaints from the DC’s from receipt, testing through to communication of test results, generation and issuing of test reports. 
• Report all non-functional equipment and raise job cards. 
• Ensure that calibration and verification of measuring equipment is done.

ADMINISTRATION & REPORTS:

• Keep record of all test results.
• Perform process-quality auditing using a checklist at prescribed frequencies. 
• File all quality records for record keeping purposes and to ensure ease of retrieval. 
• Facilitate completion of  non-conformances.
• Facilitate corrective action process to ensure actions are followed up in a timely manner. 
• Update the MDI display boards with non conforming information.
• Update weekly quality scorecard and report.
• Foster or lead QA committee reviews with the DC’s to drive QA improvement.
• Assist with maintenance of the ISO 9001 Quality System and assist with writing of work instructions (Standard Operating Procedures), improve troubleshooting documents, and participate during the company’s system audits.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Train/coach team leaders/operators regarding SOP’s and any work-related tasks critical to quality. 
• Maintain housekeeping especially in the laboratory (area of responsibility) and assist with the implementation and maintenance of the 5S program. 

PROJECT ACTIVITIES: 

• Participate in departmental and other meetings as required and provide regular feedback and updates on any production/process related issues. 
• Keep abreast of Best Practices in technologies & techniques affecting the quality/ production process or outcomes.
• Communicate with the department manager on issues of importance and provide up to date information on the progress of ongoing activities and projects. 
• Support continuous improvement project aimed at improving customer complaint and business quality standards. 

SAFETY:

• When on the plant ensure that safety equipment must be worn at all times namely: safety shoes, safety glasses, earplugs, gloves
• Ensure that all Company Safety policies are adhered to at all times. 

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Work Standards
• Quality Orientation
• Managing Work (includes Time Management)
• Planning and Organizing
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Communication
• Building Partnerships
• Initiating Action
• Information Monitoring
• Formal Presentation 

Qualifications:

Formal Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification in Chemical Engineering / Analytical Chemistry / Quality or  Production related qualifications

Pre-Requisite Experience:

• 2-3 years experience within the manufacturing industry 
• Knowledge and understanding of Six Sigma  and continuous improvement initiatives an advantage