QA Supervisor – Plastics at Haco Industries Kenya Limited

by HACO Industries (Kenya) Limited

Full Time
Nairobi, KENYA
2026-07-19

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    2026-07-19
  • Location
    Nairobi, KENYA
  • Expiration date
    2026-09-19
  • Experience
    3 Years
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Role Summary

To serve as the hands-on quality authority for the plastics plant. This role enforces quality standards and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing processes to deliver defect-free, quality-assured components.

Key Responsibilities

  • Quality Control & In-Process Inspection: Inspect incoming polymers, packaging, and raw materials. Monitor molding and extrusion lines (cycle times, temperatures, and tolerances). Quarantine non-conforming goods and conduct pre-loading inspections.
  • QMS & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22716 (GMP), KEBS, FDA, and ZABS. Manage the corrective and preventive action (CAPA) process and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Team Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and coach the shift QA inspectors. Conduct daily quality and safety briefings and identify training gaps.
  • Continuous Improvement & Cost Efficiency: Drive Lean, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives. Lead weight-reduction, optimization, and recycling projects to eliminate waste.
  • Vendor & Customer Management: Audit third-party manufacturing sites quarterly. Investigate customer complaints and trade returns within the same day to find root causes.

Key Performance Indicators

  • First Pass Rating: ≥ 98%
  • OTIFEF (On Time in Full Every Time): ≥ 97%
  • Cost Savings: ≥ KSH 5 million (via process engineering)
  • Customer Complaints: ≤ 0.001% of monthly production
  • Audit Compliance Score: ≥ 95% (internal and external)
  • CAPA Closure Rate: 100% within SLA
  • Third-Party Compliance: ≥ 95% on quarterly audits

Qualifications & Experience

  • At least bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, or a related science field.
  • 3–5 years of QA experience in plastics, FMCG, or manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
  • In-depth knowledge of injection molding/extrusion, ISO 9001:2015, GMP, ERP systems (Sage preferred), and Lean manufacturing (5S/Kaizen).
  • Practical understanding of KEBS, FDA, ZABS, and East African regulatory frameworks.

Key Behavioural Competencies

  • Attention to Detail: Zero-defect mindset on the factory floor.
  • People Leadership: Mentor staff and build a quality-first culture.
  • Problem Solving: Use data to find root causes and close CAPAs quickly.
  • Objectivity: Make unbiased quality decisions under production pressure.

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