Reports to: Head of R&D, Director Sales & Marketing
Gross Salary: Competitive
Our client is a world leader manufacturing dry powder products: grouts, tile adhesives, cementitious based materials.
They seek to hire a Quality Control officer who will be responsible for sampling and testing raw materials, products in mid-production, and finished products to ensure quality is maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Follow the work instructions, procedures, and instrumentation referenced in the Quality Control Manual. Make recommendations that will align the Quality Control Manual to the local region.
Create thorough reports on tests and findings.
Ensure all documentation and data are securely stored, backed up, and uploaded onto the computer system.
Maintain absolute security over any formulas or technical information.
Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to any formulas or technical information.
Ensure the independence and integrity of the quality control process whilst maintaining a professional working relationship with production personnel to provide a smooth, efficient production flow of quality products to our customers.
Maintain clean, efficiently operating equipment and laboratory environment.
Comply with all legal and quality standards requirements.
Ensure that the internal/external calibration of all instruments is compliant with all applicable legal and quality standards requirements.
Be customer-centric by testing and reporting on all product complaints filed by technical services and the sales team, within the shortest time possible.
Performs other directly related appropriate duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed-upon objectives.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field; certificates in quality assurance and related fields.
Minimum of 5 years in Q.C. lab in the manufacturing/construction chemical or related industry.
Knowledge of analytical testing techniques
Demonstrable aptitude for mathematics and science.
Physical ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 25kgs.
Physical ability to operate power tools. (Ex. Power drills and mixers)
Able to write extensive reports on lab results.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft office and ERPs.
Kenyan driver’s license for motor vehicle preferred.
Willing to travel on-site for critical projects onsite where QCC expertise is required.
NB: Position is based in Athi River
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Quality Control Officer -Manufacturing) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before Tuesday 20th April 2021.
