Quality (Technical) Manager

SUMMARY:
The client is looking for a full time QUALITY (TECHNICAL) MANAGER at our group of companies. Our offices are situated outside Durbanville on the Vissershok Road.
We are a dynamic vibrant company supplying the building industry with aggregates, readymix and precast elements (hollowcore and stairs).

POSITION INFO:

The person will take charge of a non - accredited laboratory with 2 staff members.

This position reports to the General Manager. Responsibilities will include but is not limited to the following:
Key Responsibilities:
-Quality & Process Control
-Quality & Process Control through concrete cube testing & grading of aggregates
-Statistical analysis of results and adjustments made based on stats (history)
-Monitor moisture checks, slump checks and water demand
-Manage mix designs on batching system, evaluate and report back
-Design concrete mixes as and when requested for spec jobs
-All non – conformances to be investigated, actioned and closed out
-Develop quality methods and procedures on a continual basis
-Responsible for the selection, monitoring & supplier management of raw materials
-Implement and manage a cost saving action plan
Stakeholder Management
-Communicate internally to two Aggregate Quarries to give feedback on material tested and quality
-Assist sales in customer quality queries, pricing, results and mix designs
-Responsible for 5 readymix plants mix designs, performance on strength, and do adjustments
General
-Draw up reports for weekly and monthly meetings from the stats captured
-Ensure all lab equipment is maintained
-Oversee the regular calibration of all scales

Minimum Requirements:
-Matric + relevant SCT (School of Concrete Technology) or similar qualification
-Technical knowledge of aggregates and concrete
-Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant technical field
-Excellent communication, problem solving and team management skills
-Excellent reporting and data analysis skills

Working hours are from 07:00 to 17:00, but only until 15:00 on a Friday.