Quality Manager
Reference: E.L001981-AK-1
Our client in the Cement Industry is seeking a Quality Manager in Port Elizabeth.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for the in-process quality of all products manufactured.
Key Tasks:
- Develop and maintain the quality management system, implement, and follow up on the Departments’ budget.
- Evaluation of product performances as requested by specification/customers adhering to SANS 50197/1-2.
- Guidance and reporting to the factory managers regarding product performance and compliance to standards (SANS 50197/1-2, SANS 1841, and SANS 17025).
- Maintenance and ongoing development of a local data base on all products/test/trials conducted on materials and opposition products/materials.
- Commissioning and set-up new lab and lab equipment.
- Verify that specific requirements are met according to budget requirements, applicable quality standards and market demands.
- Ensure timely delivery of service for effective process control.
- Initiate action or contribute to solutions ensuring quality (corrective actions).
- Issue monthly reports/feedback as requested by Management on all activities.
- Respect deadlines in terms of constructive analytical reporting.
- Responsible to obtain and maintain listing and product mark requirements (legal) as well as the acquiring and maintenance of the LOA with NRCS.
- Take part in and be responsible for legal aspects of cement as far as controlling bodies is concerned.
- Providing arguments/solutions for the Company and its customers against competitive products.
- Be involved in choice of testing machinery and make final proposal on purchase of all testing equipment at plant and laboratory level.
- Serve on Industry technical forums like TCI and Technical Standards Committee at SABS.
- Coordinate activities of Hired Manpower teams in the Department.
- Implementing departmental quality audits.
- Shall be liable and responsible for strict adherence to all IMS policies and procedures which is a shared responsibility for all employees.
Qualification & Experience
- BSc Chemistry or equivalent in analytical chemistry
- Minimum 5 years in an analytical laboratory with at least 2 years exposure to the analysis and testing of cement products and related raw materials.
- Experience in a supervisory/management role.
- Knowledge of XRF, Physical testing, & wet chemistry techniques.
- Knowledge of the theory and application of cement products.
- Cement chemistry and manufacturing theory
- Knowledge of ISO 17025, 9001 and 9001:2015 and management systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle high volume workload and meet tight deadlines
Health & Safety
- Compliance with all EH & S guidelines and procedures
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