PZ Cussons Recruits Quality Improvement Manager

PZ Cussons operates in selected markets that have the potential for future growth, both in mature and emerging markets. Our presence across Africa, Asia and Europe ensures a naturally balanced portfolio of global markets, which we continually review to ensure they provide the Group with the best opportunities for profitable growth. We take pride in our knowledge of local markets which enables us to respond quickly and appropriately to local needs.

PZ Cussons is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Quality Improvement Manager
Location: All Business Units - All States

Job Role
The successful candidate will be required to:

• Plan, agree and manage the outputs of the Quality Department against agreed business objectives maximising the utilisation of available resource and delivering those outputs to 100% standard of quantity, quality and time.
• Act as a source of business expertise in  Quality control and quality assurance within the PZCUSSONS Nigeria supply chain Team. 
• Determine and enforce, through all functional departments, quality requirements in accordance with company and customer needs, based on current regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement improvement programme to raise performance standards.
• Implement and maintain  the company quality system, reporting on the performance of the system for review and as a basis for continuous improvement.
• Work with Production, Marketing, Purchasing and other Technical personnel to identify potential opportunities for improving manufacturing efficiencies, maximising cost effectiveness for all raw materials and components whilst maintaining agreed product standards.
• Conduct  internal and external audits of suppliers and ensure effective relationships are developed.
• Provide leadership to the QA/QC department including operational QA support, budget and resource management.
• Ensure that the production and quality control of all products meets the appropriate standards.

Requirements

• The Right candidate must have B.Sc or M.Sc degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Have a minimum of 10 years working experience in FMCG or similar environment
• Be a Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel ,Access, PowerPoint, MFG       Pro
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.    

Application Closing Date
12 October, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here and apply online

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