Quality Manager (Chemistry)

About the position

POSITION: Quality Manager
To be guided by company policies / procedures, take responsibility for the technical matters and assistance, services of the company including product development, product range selection and testing. Responsible for the in-process quality of all products manufactured. Give assistance to the sales staff on matters technical and quality related.
Health & Safety:

• Compliance with all EH & S guidelines and procedures.

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 [Phone Number Removed]; and 9001:2015 and management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle high volume workload and meet tight deadlines.

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 company as far as controlling bodies is concerned.
• Providing arguments / solutions for 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.

Other:

• Perform any other related duties in the interest of company as instructed.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices

Desired Skills:

• Quality manager
• BSC Chemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Environmental
• Cement

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years