Assistant General Manager, Quality Assurance at Dangote

Job Summary

• The Assistant General Manager, Quality Assurance, will oversee the quality assurance operations within Dangote Cement Plc, ensuring products meet regulatory standards and quality standards while leading a team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures across all manufacturing lines.
• Monitor and evaluate product quality throughout the production process, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Coordinate quality audits and inspections, both scheduled and unscheduled, to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis on defects and non-conformance, implementing corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Provide training and support to production personnel on quality standards and best practices.
• Establish performance metrics for quality assurance and oversee reporting to ensure visibility of quality performance across the organization.
• Collaborate with R&D to provide input for product development with a focus on quality standards.
• Manage the QA laboratory and ensure all equipment is regularly calibrated and tested according to industry standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 4 years in a managerial capacity within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.