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Quality Assurance Research and Development Manager

Repi Soap & Detergent PLC

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Engineering

Chemical Engineering

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8 years

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2020-06-22

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2020-06-30

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Job Description

·        Implemented Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) quality and Research and Development business area.

·        Drive and be the point person for the implementation of standard systems like ISO9001:2015.

·        Owned quality for the supply chain and manufacture and ensure that processes, practices and records are effective to ensure the end quality of products is to specification.

·        Gather non-conformance data and document appropriately and where needed communicate to all stakeholders.

·        Implement and support strategies, processes and programs to meet Key Business Indicators.

·        Effectively communicate quality goals, daily and long-term objectives to the quality organization through daily meetings

·        Adopt and share best practice ideas inside and outside the company.

·        Ensure manufacturing processes are compliant with internal quality and R&D specifications.

·        Motivate, direct, coach and develop a diverse, high performing team to meet established goals and build organizational capability.

·        Routinely train QA and plant personnel on new or improved formulations, policies and procedures.

·        Demonstrate behaviors needed for effective implementation of change.

·        Continuously assess the team capability and develop training plans and execute.

·        Foster an environment that supports an engaged safety and quality culture.

·        Maintained a SAFE ZONE to employees by ensuring all hazards are identified, reported and removed.

·        Reported all unsafe conditions, near misses and unsafe behaviors on Enablon as per Wilmar standard.

·        Reported all accidents and incidents within the time frame provided by Wilmar manually and then on Enablon.

·        Engaged with employees continuously through safety talk to create awareness

·        Assured a high level of housekeeping standard within the production unit.

·        Managed Cost of Quality to deliver maximum business impact.

·        Developed alternative formulations and working methods to improve the operation performance.

·        Develop and implement cost management optimization process and practice in the business on packaging, raw materials and process side.

·        Develop suppliers and their capabilities in line with the business requirement and as per Wilmar standard/ guideline.

·        Ensure consistent audits are conducted to understand the gaps in supplier performance.

·        Implement corrective action plans that create long-term solutions to systemic problems.

·        Ensure compliance to company and regulatory policies and standards for all supplied items.

·        Work with suppliers to ensure material performance meets company standards.

·        Conduct follow-up audits, on site and on desk audits as required, and communications to improve compliance by suppliers.

·        Engaged with relevant regulatory body to understand requirement and ensure business meets the standard.

·        Gather non-conformance data and document appropriately and communicate with all stakeholders.

·        Ensure company product registration and marking are done in compliance with the regulation or compulsory standard.

Job Requirements

* BSC in chemistry/ chemical engineering or other related field of study                                                                                        

* Minimum 8 years’ experience in an FMCG industry, in a supervisory or managerial position.
* Quality management expertise ideally from a production engineering background earlier in career

Competency Required

•        Analytical ability

•        Problem Solving and Decision Quality

•        Systems Thinking

•        Financial and Business Acumen

•        Lead Others

•        Outside of the box thinking

•        Coaching and Analytical Skill

•        Business Management Skill

How to Apply

Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements can submit their applications including the following:
• Cover letter specifying the position there are applying to; 
• Curriculum vitae and
• Non-returnable copies of academic diplomas and other testimonials. 
 
Should apply in person or sending their CV & supporting documents. (Scanned copies of qualification).By e-mail tsebaot.nigussie@et.wilmar-intl.com or meseret.habtamu@et.wilmar-intl.com
                                                                            Repi –Wilmar Soap & Detergent PLC