R&D

Senior Manager, Quality Control

Nairobi
Work Type: Full Time

Position: Senior Manager, Quality Control

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Director of Product


About SunCulture, 

Founded in 2012, SunCulture’s Vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture does this by developing and commercializing life changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. We are the largest distributor of solar water pumps / solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and were selected by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021. Here is a good explainer video recently made by CNBC. Over the last 5 years the company has grown significantly and now employs 400+ people around the world. 


About the Role

SunCulture specializes in solar power irrigation systems and has various products that support customers' needs. The Quality Control Senior Manager will ensure that products reaching our customers are of the highest quality..


Key Responsibilities

  • Define quality standards and protocols for all products in all markets

  • Manage quality control of products coming directly from our suppliers going to third party distributors

  • Define processes to ensure continued high quality of the products

  • Manage the quality control team.

  • Set requirements for non core products for suppliers and monitor their compliance 

  • Implement quality control technology systems to track and report on overall quality

  • Conducting quality audits to ensure that the quality policies are being adhered to



Does this sound like you?

  • A bachelor's degree in science or business-based programs.

  • Previous experience in production or manufacturing.

  • Experience in business administration may be advantageous.

  • Demonstrable process management and process improvement skills

  • Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational, and leadership skills.

  • In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures and legal standards.

  • Strong knowledge of mathematics, data analysis, and statistical methods.

  • Excellent communication and listening skills.

  • Good technical and IT skills.


Interested?

Please apply online via this job portal. We respond to all candidates however only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

 

Please Note

SunCulture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. 

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