Associate Manager, Quality Engineering

  • Full Time
  • Nairobi

Website SC Johnson

We've been making trusted household brands for more than a century. From the products we create to the planet we share, we're working toward a cleaner, healthier, better home for families everywhere We make homes better for families. SC Johnson is one of the world’s leading makers of household … read morebrands. We’re a 131-year-old family company, and our trusted products can be found in homes around the globe. We employ approximately 13,000 people globally and generate $10 billion in sales. Our company is still headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, where it was founded. We have operations in more than 70 countries and sell products in virtually every country around the world. At the same time, we’ve established a generations-long legacy of environmental responsibility, community leadership and providing great places to work. We do this because we want to do what’s right for our business today, and also what’s right for people and the planet tomorrow. Our product portfolio includes global brands such as Pledge®, Duck®, Mr. Muscle®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Glade®, Raid®, OFF!®, Baygon® and Ziploc®, as well as professional products. An Overview of Our Businesses Cleaning SC Johnson markets cleaning products including Pledge®, Duck®, Mr. Muscle®, Windex® and Scrubbing Bubbles® to make every room of the home cleaner, fresher and more hygienic. Home Fragrance SC Johnson’s Glade® and Oust® air care products offer just what you need, whether you want to fill a room with fragrance or eliminate stubborn odors. Pest Control We have over 50 years experience in protecting families from insects and the diseases they can carry. SC Johnson’s trusted brands include Raid®, OFF!®, Baygon®, Autan® and All Out®. Storage For keeping food fresh for tomorrow or protecting prized possessions for a lifetime, our Ziploc® and Saranâ„¢ brands are designed with consumers’ needs in mind. Shoe Care SC Johnson's Kiwi®, Tana® and Bama® brands have been helping families care for their shoes for more than a century. Auto Care For every surface of your car, our Grand Prix® brand helps ensure a lasting and protective shine. How We Operate Everywhere we do business around the world, SC Johnson is committed to: Respecting people and supporting universal human rights Adhering to all local laws and regulations regarding products and how they’re made Choosing ingredients using our SC Johnson Greenlistâ„¢ process Reducing emissions, waste and the use of fossil fuels, and minimizing landfill impact Contributing to our host communities through philanthropy and volunteerism

Responsibilities

Lead the Daily Quality Management System by deploying Global standards and following the TPM methodology in the Pillar journey.
Quality Pillar Lead to deploy Quality Pillar tools to eradicate defects and establish zero defect mindset by also participating in other Pillars.
Implement Quality tools and processes for any project that comes to the SCJ Kenya site that may affect product Quality.
Trainer of Quality personnel (including Quality Pillar) and on-site personnel on laboratory equipment or in line processes to ensure that good quality product leaves the factory
Owner for managing non-conformances following Global Procedures to be shared with Regional Director for further alignment.
To adopt an attitude of continuous critical appraisal of current methods and procedures, and to suggest such improvements as are considered necessary. In analytical methods, to identify instruments in the laboratory.
To investigate the causes of all consumer and customer complaints received and take necessary action.
To maintain records of all packaging and raw materials; and finished product specifications and review the same periodically where necessary.
To audit and monitor production at third party contractors to ensure compliance with standards and recommend improvements to systems where necessary.
Supervision of staff in the department and to carry out periodic performance reviews for all staff in the department.
To ensure GMP standards are maintained within the manufacturing area and the factory at large if applicable, and carry out SQA audits in the premises of raw and packaging materials vendors in agreement and on behalf of Cluster Quality Engineering Manager.

Required Skills and Education:

Bachelors degree – in Applied/ Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
Computer Literate
Analytical Thinking – to interpret data and identify trends.
Attention to Detail – for thorough inspections and compliance.
Problem-Solving – to resolve quality issues swiftly.
Communication Skills – for clear reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Leadership & Team Management – to guide cross-functional teams.

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