Manager, Quality Assurance at Dangote

Location: Okpella Plant, Okpella Plant

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Manager to oversee 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..

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the approved implementation of 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 Head, Quality Assurance & Control 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.
• Ensure calibration is carried out on laboratory equipments as scheduled.
• Responsible for implementing safety in the department as per Company guidelines and ensure 100% compliance.
• Provide periodic reports on the activities and performance of the plant QA/ QC function for the attention of the Head, Quality Assurance & Control
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Head, Quality Assurance & Control.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• First degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.
• Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience of relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of quality audit/testing processes for cement
• 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.