Assistant General Manager, Quality Assurance at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant General Manager, Quality Assurance

Location: Obajana, Kogi
Job type: Full-time (On-site)

Job Summary

• The Assistant General Manager, Quality Assurance, will oversee the quality assurance operations within Dangote Cement Plc, ensuring products meet regulatory standards and quality standards while leading a team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures across all manufacturing lines.
• Monitor and evaluate product quality throughout the production process, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Coordinate quality audits and inspections, both scheduled and unscheduled, to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis on defects and non-conformance, implementing corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Provide training and support to production personnel on quality standards and best practices.
• Establish performance metrics for quality assurance and oversee reporting to ensure visibility of quality performance across the organization.
• Collaborate with R&D to provide input for product development with a focus on quality standards.
• Manage the QA laboratory and ensure all equipment is regularly calibrated and tested according to industry standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 4 years in a managerial capacity within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Application Closing Date
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