Quality Auditor
Caterpillar Inc. · Gauteng
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- We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Auditor to join our Quality Department. This role is responsible for conducting a wide range of quality and inventory audits across the facility to ensure inventory accuracy, operational compliance, and adherence to established quality standards.
- The successful candidate will participate in a comprehensive six-week training program and work closely with global audit teams while supporting internal and external audit requirements.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a warehousing professional with strong inventory control knowledge who is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Record Accuracy Management RAM audits across warehouse locations, bins, racks, and yard areas.
- Conduct Putaway, Setup, Location, and Kill audits to verify inventory accuracy and system integrity.
- Complete daily/nightly Physical Inventory PI audit checks and cycle count validations.
- Conduct Statistical Test Counts STC and support verification recount activities.
- Perform outbound shipping and stage lane audits to proactively reduce customer claims.
- Execute Over the Counter OTC dealer audits and investigate discrepancies.
- Conduct scrap audits, including damaged stock, unidentified inventory, and disposal verification.
- Perform Bureau of Veritas inspection audits and other compliance-related assessments.
- Audit high-value inventory areas, including lock-up facilities and engine storage locations.
- Support stock takes and indirect material audits.
- Maintain audit records and support physical document archiving activities.
- Participate in 5S, Continuous Improvement, Standard Work, and Lean audits.
- Drive compliance through quality standard work practices.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Attend daily quality review meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in facility committees and operational improvement projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum qualification: Matric / Grade 12.
- Minimum 10 years of warehousing, logistics, or distribution center experience.
- Valid MHE licenses Forklift, Reach Truck and/or Order Picker.
- Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Willingness to work rotational shifts. 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts
Preferred Requirements
- Previous Quality Auditing experience.
- Exposure to SAP EWM or Warehouse Management Systems.
- Experience with inventory accuracy programs and cycle counting.
- Knowledge of 5S, Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Quality Management Systems.
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity and Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Control Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Compliance Focus
- Team Collaboration
- Third Shift: 23:30 - 08:00 permanent night shift position available
Additional information
- Relocation will not be supported
- Onsite, 5 days a week.
- Shift requirements - First Shift: 07:00 - 15:30, Second Shift: 15:00 - 23:30 , Third shift: midnight – 8am rotational