General Manager, Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• Oversee and coordinate product testing and inspection process for DCP products to ensure optimal quality of final products is achieved and pre-determined standards of production are maintained. Oversee the implementation of ISO systems for quality management systems
• .Duties and Responsibilities
  • Drive the implementation of organization-wide quality control and ISO processes including Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Prepare and drive the implementation of the annual Quality Control Plan for the plant.
  • Ensure that production quality control processes are implemented in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
  • Supervise laboratory operations to ensure precision in the sample testing process for raw materials, intermediate products, final products, oil, water, gas, etc. and appropriate calibration of equipments.
  • Ensure all set product quality targets are met and deviations from target quality standards are promptly identified and rectified.
  • Coordinate the weaning and pilling of cement raw materials; and control of chemical parameters.
  • Liaise with process control operatives with regards to the quality control parameters for semi-finished (Raw meal and Clinker) and final products.
  • Support the Plant Director in ensuring final product meet quality specifications and agreed standards.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out on laboratory equipments and effective housekeeping is conducted in the laboratories.
  • Prepare annual calibration schedule and ensure calibration is carried out on laboratory equipments as scheduled.
  • Manage the interface between the QA/QC function and other relevant departments within the plant.
  • Provide overall guidance, leadership and strategic direction to the country plant QA/ QC team.
  • Provide periodic reports on the activities and performance of the plant QA/ QC function for the attention of the Plant Director.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Plant Director.
  • Skills and Competencies
  • In-depth knowledge of cement chemistry, pyro-process and raw-mix design
  • In-depth understanding of cement standards and quality requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of quality audit/testing processes for cement
  • Proven abilities in managing physical tests, wet analysis and robotic laboratories in modern cement plants.
  • In-depth knowledge of the cement industry (local and international)
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Proven training and facilitation skills
  • Good problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to pay attention to details.
  • Good relationship management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.
• Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification.

• Minimum of fifteen (24) years relevant work experience.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development