Do you need a quality control manager(QCM), quality control (QC), or quality assurance (QA) officer?
This post is not meant to encourage negligence, laziness, compromise or inability to multi task.
I saw an advertisement from a company seeking a QC/QA officer, and the job summary listed responsibilities that combined the roles of a QCM, QC, and QA.
Remember, there are differences between these three positions: A quality control manager[QCM] oversees the entire quality control process, develops policies, and manages both quality control and quality assurance efforts to maintain product standards. Quality control officer [QC] focuses on inspecting and testing products to ensure they meet specified standards and quality assurance officer [QA ] involves developing and monitoring processes to ensure consistent quality.
I have experienced a situation where I served as a QA officer, QCM, and R&D. It was not easy but I managed the roles well, thank God I did not break down.
Stop making the QC job cumbersome so that they can focus on their quality role. While versatility is valuable, expecting someone to handle the responsibilities of three positions and still deliver quality results is unrealistic. If you want to post a job vacancy, please do thorough research to understand the roles before posting. Expecting a QC or QA officer to also take on roles such as research and development [R&D], QCM, marketer, and more with a minimal salary is unfair and impractical.
Please, let's do better so we can achieve quality results. For the quality control or quality assurance officers, this post is not an excuse to be lazy and blame your company for making your work tedious. Do not compromise or neglect your duties.
To manage a heavy and challenging workload, prioritize your tasks, seek support from your team, and communicate effectively with your superiors about the challenges you face.
I hope those concerned see this post and act accordingly.
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