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Quality Supervisor - CKD at Hotpoint Appliances Ltd
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 4 days ago (2 Oct 2026) Deadline: 7 Oct 2026 Updated 3 days ago
Job Description
The Quality Supervisor will lead quality control activities for CKD‑assembled appliances at Hotpoint, ensuring products meet safety and performance standards. They will coordinate inspections, drive continuous improvement, and address non‑conformities to achieve zero‑defect production. The role requires close collaboration with production teams and adherence to ISO 9001 and 6S principles.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND or Diploma in Engineering, Quality Management or related field
- • Three to five years of experience in manufacturing quality control
- • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 6S, root‑cause analysis and corrective‑preventive actions
- • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and inspection standards
- • Proficiency in MS Office and quality data analysis tools
- • Excellent communication skills in English
- Kiswahili advantageous
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Supervise daily quality control inspections for incoming, in‑process, and final CKD assembly stages
- • Verify that appliance assemblies comply with specifications, safety requirements, and Hotpoint standards
- • Monitor critical quality points such as component fitment, gas/electrical safety, visual finish, and labeling
- • Lead defect prevention initiatives and maintain first‑time‑yield targets
- • Investigate non‑conformities, customer complaints, and rework trends, implementing corrective actions
- • Coordinate with production teams to ensure consistent workmanship across stations
- • Maintain quality documentation and generate reports using statistical tools