Quality Controller

About this role

Hire Resolve is recruiting for a speciality chemical manufacturer in Pietermaritzburg that makes natural extracts and products for industrial use. The Quality Controller will own the quality control function at the factory and make sure materials and products meet agreed specifications.

What you’ll do

• Lead the quality control function and check raw materials, water quality and finished product against agreed specifications.
• Monitor in-process and final product parameters, and recommend process changes to the right people when needed.
• Analyse liquor and advise on production of adhesives, specials and other products.
• Manage hazardous chemicals on site safely.
• Oversee the performance of laboratory staff.
• Make sure production and safety procedures are followed.
• Keep the site in line with ISO and quality management system requirements.

What you need

• Grade 12 with Core Maths and Science.
• Degree in Chemistry.
• 3 years’ experience in an industrial chemical operation.
• 3 years’ experience supervising a team.
• 3 years’ exposure to environmental and occupational health and safety.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Basic understanding of Windows, and confident internet and search engine use.
• Candidates from designated groups are preferred under the Employment Equity Act.

Is this job for you?

This job suits an experienced chemist who has worked in an industrial setting and has led people. You should be comfortable with lab work, safety rules and quality systems, and you should enjoy making decisions that keep production on track.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate, matric certificate and proof of your experience ready to upload.
• Show your years in industrial chemical work and in supervising a team in clear dates on your CV.
• Give examples of how you handled hazardous chemicals, safety audits or ISO-related work, with the results you achieved.

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