Require a Steel Plant Quality Manager in Central Africa

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Require a Steel Plant Quality Manager in Central Africa Jobs in Bangui, Bangui, Central African Republic at TestHiring

Title: Require a Steel Plant Quality Manager in Central Africa

Company: TestHiring

Location: Bangui, Bangui, Central African Republic

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality management systems (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and industry best practices.
• Oversee all quality control processes across steel production, including raw material inspection, in-process testing, and final product verification.
• Conduct root cause analysis of quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure long-term resolution.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards are embedded in all operational workflows.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment and ensure adherence to metrology standards.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates, rework percentages, and customer complaint metrics; report insights to senior management.
• Lead internal and external audits, prepare for third-party certifications, and ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Train and mentor quality assurance personnel and foster a culture of quality excellence across the plant.
• Liaise with clients and third-party inspectors to address quality concerns and ensure timely resolution of non-conformances.
• Implement data-driven quality improvement initiatives using statistical process control (SPC) and other analytical tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in quality management within heavy industry, with a strong focus on steel manufacturing or metal production.
• Proven experience in ISO 9001 implementation and audit management.
• In-depth knowledge of steel production processes, including blast furnace, basic oxygen furnace, continuous casting, and rolling operations.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies: SPC, FMEA, 8D, PDCA, and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to steel production in Africa (e.g., SANS, EN, ASTM, or ISO standards).