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• Position: Assistant General Manager, Quality Assurance and Quality Control


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 21 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Description

• 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 (21) years relevant work experience.