Quality Manager
sgs · Kolwazi, cd ·
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Develop and implement appropriate Quality management strategies and plans, including resources, systems, timescales, etc, that support and contribute to the Company’s strategic aims.
- Review, develop and implement Quality standards, policies and systems within DRC operations, promoting high levels of customer service and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Responsible for overseeing the process of obtaining and maintaining key accreditations with external bodies e.g. SANAS, ISO
- Control of activities of elaboration, modification, coding, review and approval of quality documentation;
- Ensure proper and effective distribution of system documentation;
- Ensure implementation of the QMS procedures;
- Keep update Matrix control document records;
- Manage the process of internal audits;
- Do the follow-up of the recommendations made to the areas audited to verify their implementation;
- Develop a quarterly quality report;
- Lead the process of continual improvement by influencing the action of the entire group to reach the desired goals;
- And others tasks related to this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry or similar disciplines
- Relevant Professional qualification e.g. Diploma in Quality Management, would be advantageous
- Computer literate mainly excel, word and power point
- Fluent in spoken and written French and English
- Minimum 5 years experience in similar position or proven record as senior inspector.
- Show leadership skills
- Knowledge’s of Quality audit methods, standards and procedures
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills; able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels;
- Working knowledge of relevant QHSE standards (ISO 9001, 17025, 14001, OHSAS 18001, etc) and prevailing legislation;
- Able to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy;
- Able to communicate in French and english
- Abilty to assert influence and expertise when appropriate;
- Willingness to learn and adapt to change – committed to continuous personal and professional development;
- Must be IT literate i.e. competent in the use of MS Office, LIMS applications and preferable experience of using large and complex databases;
Able to support and mentor less experienced colleagues and to coach/advise as required.