About the Role
Join the Dangote Group, Africa's leading diversified business conglomerate, as our Deputy General Manager, Quality Assurance. Based at our operational headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, this pivotal leadership role is responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive quality management framework across all production stages. You will ensure our products consistently meet rigorous internal specifications, national regulatory guidelines, and international quality standards, cementing our reputation for excellence in the heavy manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities- Provide visionary leadership to QA/QC teams, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous operational improvement.
- Establish and maintain robust Quality Management Systems aligned with ISO 9001 and other relevant international standards.
- Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring absolute accuracy in sample testing for raw materials, clinker, cement, and water.
- Lead the identification, investigation, and rectification of product non-conformances using root cause analysis.
- Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, minimize rework, and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance while managing internal and external quality audits.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications or advanced management degrees are strongly preferred.
- Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive quality assurance and control experience within the cement or heavy manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated success in managing large, multidisciplinary technical teams in high-pressure production environments.
- In-depth technical knowledge of cement chemistry, mineral processing, and advanced analytical instrumentation.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive packages.
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and executive leadership growth within a multi-billion Naira conglomerate.
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with substantial impact on national and continental infrastructure development.