General Manager – Quality Assurance Research & Development at Dangote Group

Job Title: General Manager – Quality Assurance, Research & Development at Dangote Group

Location: Gboko, Benue
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: DCP – Operations

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering.
• Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum of 21 years relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft applications and SAP
• Leadership
• Organizational and planning
• Communication
• Statistical analysis
• Problem-solving
• Knowledge of Oil Well Cement will be an added advantage

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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