Head Of Quality Control

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare and drive the implementation of the annual Quality Control Plan for the plant.

2. Ensure that production quality control processes are implemented in line with agreed upon

procedures and guidelines.

3. 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.

4. Ensure all set product quality targets are met and deviations from target quality standards are

promptly identified and rectified.

5. Coordinate the weaning and pilling of cement raw materials; and control of chemical

parameters.

6. Liaise with process control operatives with regards to the quality control parameters for semi-

finished (Raw meal and Clinker) and final products.

7. Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out on laboratory equipments and effective

housekeeping is conducted in the laboratories.

8. Prepare annual calibration schedule and ensure calibration is carried out on laboratory

equipments as scheduled.

9. Manage the interface between the QA/QC function and other relevant departments within the

plant.

10. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head Quality Assurance.

Requirements

1. Bachelors degree or its equivalent in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.

2. Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification.

3. Minimum of Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies

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

2. In-depth knowledge of the cement industry (local and international)

3. Excellent project management skills

4. Proven training and facilitation skills

5. Good problem solving and analytical skills

6. Ability to pay attention to details

7. Good relationship management skills

8. Proficiently in Microsoft Office suites