Quality Technologist - Mr Price

Mr Price is hiring a Product Quality Technologist with experience in cosmetics, personal care items (from baby to adults), and an assortment of products in both hardlines (furniture, equipment, toys) and Softline items (apparel, beddings, soft toys).

Your purpose is to provide quality assurance for the various products we offer and to partner with the merchant team to provide quality, value-driven merchandise. You need to apply product technical knowledge and experiences in assessing product against specifications in accordance with a critical path to deliver quality products that are safe, legal, and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities

Whilst reporting to the Quality Manager, you will work alongside a team of Technologists who support the merchandise buying team. You will be required to approve products using a pre-production seal quality process. You will need to be actively involved to assist buyers/suppliers with all QA-related queries to ensure products are suitable for trade.

You will be responsible for completing all the administrative requirements related to this product and process and may be required to do occasional store visits. You will also be required to constantly obtain knowledge through various sources to ensure continuous improvement within this department.  

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in the cosmetic chemist.
• Good knowledge of the tests required on all personal care products from babies/kids to adults.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a Quality Technologist role.
• An understanding of the raw material used in the various products for babies/kids and adults.
• Knowledge of government safety regulations regarding makeup, skincare and personal care products for babies/kids to adults.
• Knowledge of how to interpret test reports and the ability to identify anything that does not conform to standards from various labs such as SGS, Intertek and QIMA.
• Experience working in a manufacturing lab with makeup, skincare and personal care products would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Build and maintain good relationships with all suppliers to enable them to meet company objectives.
• Ability to identify and anticipate potential and existing Quality issues/risks on products and actively work with suppliers to put in corrective actions based on the industry best practice to ensure bulk production conforms to the required standards.
• Working alongside the Compliance team to ensure the Quality Standards are in line with industry standards.