Quality Assurance Manager

Main Duties:

• Developing and implementing a functional Quality Management System for Operations.

• Developing and maintaining an effective control program for all Operations departments (Mining; Geology; Processing etc).

• Implementing and continuously monitor improvement programs with the objective of increasing operational efficiencies.

• Reviewing statistical data from operations with the objective of identifying quality problems, analyse data and recommend changes to production processes or quality controls to address identified challenges.

• Actively assist in corrective action initiatives to prevent recurrence of non-conformances.

• Leading non-compliance investigations, assist in resolution and escalate warnings of possible quality control breaches to the Executive Team.

• Liaising with Managing Directors and Senior Operations staff on issues involving quality, processes, procedures and attend to urgent matters as they arise.

• Conducting weekly internal audits to verify that SOPs are being adhered to.

• Identifying quality related training and development gaps with the view of enhancing skills and efficiency levels for operational staff.

• Develop, implement and run operational trials under the guidance and supervision of the the company’s executive management team.

• Identify, investigate, report and implement cost reduction initiatives consistent with the Company’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Quality Management/ Chemical Engineering/ Safety Health and Environmental Management

• Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

• At least 5 years’ experience in role that directly involve quality management systems implementation in a mining or manufacturing environment.