Quality Manager
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The incumbent is responsible to lead, plan, organize and execute the quality management system in the Geochem laboratories in the short and medium term.
- Implement the quality control strategy for Analytical Services laboratory divisions in line with overall corporate strategy.
- Assist QHSE Manager in strategic accreditation processes.
- Assist line management with the implementation of ISO 17025.
- Evaluate improvement systems.
- Assist laboratories with corrective and remedial actions and complaints.
- Assume overall management/accountability and responsibility in ensuring that all remedial actions/complaints/IR findings are closed out within agreed timeframes.
- Provide training on quality and technical related matters.
- Create quality awareness at all staff levels.
- Assist with management reviews.
- Tailor procedures and processes for reliability and maintainability.
- Evaluation of Proficiency Tests.
- Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to the accreditation / compliance of the organization (as per responsibilities for Nominated Rep SANAS document R-03).
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
Education
- Applicable Post-Graduate degree or diploma
- Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance qualification
- Working knowledge of ISO17025
- Knowledge of work processing packages, MS Word, Excel and Abode Writer
- Code 8 driver’s license
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an administrative position / reporting
- Minimum of 5 years in the field of Analytical Services
- Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience
- Fully acquainted with LIMS (CCLAS) system
- Full knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
- Full knowledge of internal auditing
- Good co-ordination and management skills
- Outstanding attention to detail
Required Skills:
- Integrity
- Attention to detail
- Punctuality
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
- Full knowledge and experience of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures
- Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
- Speak, write and understand English