Quality Manager

JobDescription

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.

Qualifications

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

• • • • • AdditionalInformation

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