Quality Control Supervisor - Flexible Packaging & Labels

About the role

Digital Packaging Innovations Holdings Ltd. is hiring a hands-on Quality Control Supervisor in Ruiru, Kenya, to lead quality checks across its flexible packaging and self-adhesive label operations. The supervisor ensures products meet customer specifications, supports production teams in resolving defects and drives continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise incoming material, in-process and finished product inspections across printing, lamination and converting operations.
• Verify print quality, colour consistency, registration, dimensions and finishing against approved specifications and samples.
• Oversee packaging tests such as laminate bond strength, seal strength, coefficient of friction and material thickness.
• Check label adhesion, die-cutting, release performance, winding direction, barcode readability and roll presentation.
• Identify and contain non-conforming materials, investigate root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, retained samples and product traceability.
• Coordinate with production, technical and sales teams on quality issues and customer complaints.
• Train QC inspectors and production teams, monitor quality performance and maintain testing equipment and calibration records.
• Support audits and compliance with quality, hygiene and product safety requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Packaging Technology, Printing Technology, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field; practical experience also considered.
• At least 3 years of quality control experience in flexible packaging and/or self-adhesive labels, including leading a team.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication and team leadership skills.
• Confidence to make product hold and release decisions within agreed procedures.
• An advantage: experience across both flexible packaging and labels, colour measurement, food packaging, and quality systems such as ISO 9001 or BRCGS Packaging Materials.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of flexographic or gravure printing, lamination, slitting, pouch making and label die-cutting.
• Understanding of films, papers, inks, adhesives and release liners and their effect on product performance.
• Ability to use QC instruments, interpret specifications and analyse quality data.

To apply, send your CV by email with the subject "Quality Control Supervisor"; the application deadline is 12 November 2026 at noon East Africa Time.