Factory Supervisor / Quality Control Manager

Job description

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The Factory Supervisor / Quality Control Manager will oversee daily factory operations, ensuring high-quality production, proper stock control, and efficient staff management. This role is hands-on and requires strong attention to detail, leadership, and communication to ensure products are manufactured, packaged, and dispatched according to company standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily factory operations and production staff.
  

• Ensure all furniture meets quality standards before dispatch, testing of furniture and checking with a fine attention to detail is non-negotiable.
  

• Inspect products for workmanship, durability, finishing, and packaging quality.
  

• Manage and enforce proper packaging standards to prevent damage during transport.
  

• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain accurate stock records.
  

• Control and monitor raw materials and finished goods stock levels.
  

• Receive incoming stock and goods and verify quantities and quality.
  

• Report stock shortages, damages, or discrepancies to management.
  

• Train staff on quality standards, packaging procedures, and production methods.
  

• Monitor staff performance and attendance.
  

• Maintain clear communication between factory staff, management, and dispatch teams.
  

• Identify production or quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  

• Ensure factory cleanliness, organisation, and safety standards.
  

• Prepare daily or weekly reports on production, quality, and stock status.
  

• Assist with improving production efficiency and reducing waste.
  

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL: Experience in factory supervision, stock control, or quality control (furniture or manufacturing preferred).
  

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality standards.
  

• Good leadership and staff management skills.
  

• Ability to work hands-on in a factory environment.
  

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  

• Stock control and stock take experience.
  

• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  

• Organised, reliable, and disciplined.
  

• Basic computer skills (Excel, WhatsApp, reporting).
  

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  

• Honest, trustworthy, and responsible.
  

Company Description

Malawi Furniture is a fast-growing furniture manufacturing company specialising in handcrafted Malawi-style couches and chairs.

Posted on 09 Feb 14:52, Closing date 10 Apr