R&d/quality Manager

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Futurelink Global Recruitment Full time

**Introduction**

Our manufacturing client, based in Durban is looking for an R&D/Quality Manager to join their team.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

Compliance to: Act 101 of 1965; Pharmacy Act 53 of 1973, GMP/PIC/WHO guidelines; OSH Act, The Foodstuff, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.

Manage the product development process as per product life cycle and marketing brief.

Conduct product shelf-life testing, product efficiency testing, user tests.

Generate product specifications, specifications for key raw materials and packaging materials

Generate manufacturing processes and validate infrastructure requirements.

Supervise continuous product testing/ analysis as per product specifications.

Contribute to cost management projects which includes raw materials, packaging materials and manufacturing processes.

Conduct Q-Cert audits at third party manufacturers.

Conduct Vendor Audits and assessments.

Handle out-of-specifications and product/ material deviations.

Handle consumer complaints.

Resolve non-conformances and implement CAPA.

Performance of Quality Product Reviews and Trends analysis.

Lead and manage the team to meet quality objectives.

Perform Risk Management Activities.

Assist with laboratory equipment acquisitions.

**Desired Experience & Qualification**

BTech, BSC or NDip in Cosmetic Sciences or Chemistry.

At least 4 years working experience in product development and quality assurance in pharmaceutical or personal care.

At least 2 years experience managing a team.

Working knowledge of ISO and GMP.

Knowledge of the healthcare sector.

Experience with non-conformance and CAPA.

**Interested?



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