Requirements

• 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.
  

• 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.