Quality Manager

About the position

Our national client operating in the Manufacturing Industry and based in Coega, is seeking to employ an experienced  Quality Manager to their dynamic team.

3-5 year’s experience in a similar role secures.

An exciting career opportunity awaits you!
Requirements:

• 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.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain the quality management system, implement, and follow up.
• 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 the company 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.

Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Desired Skills:

• XRF
• Maintenance
• TCI
• quality
• cement
• chemisty
• lab