Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance At Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance At Vitafoam Nigeria Plc

The Role We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and technically sound Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance to oversee and drive the quality management systems at our Jos Factory. Key Responsibilities Raw Material Inspection & Testing: Oversee the rigorous testing of all incoming chemical raw materials (including Polyol, TDI, catalysts, blowing agents, and additives) to verify purity, viscosity, and moisture content before discharge into storage tanks. In-Process Quality Control (IPQC): Monitor and control critical parameters during continuous and batch foaming operations, ensuring correct chemical formulation ratios. Finished Goods Evaluation: Lead the physical testing of cured foam blocks and finished products, verifying density consistency. Laboratory & Equipment Calibration: Manage the Jos factory laboratory operations, ensuring all testing apparatuses, scales, and compression machines are calibrated Defect Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead investigations into any manufacturing non-conformities (e.g., splits, bottom-scorch, early foam collapse, density drift) and implement definitive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Waste Reduction Support: Collaborate with the production team to monitor and drive down the cutting waste rate and chemical reaction variance, optimizing material yield without compromising quality standards. Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor's Degree or HND in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a closely related scientific discipline. Professional Certification: Membership in the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), or certifications in Quality Management (e.g., ASQ CQE, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) will be a distinct advantage. 5 - 8 years of active quality assurance/control experience in a manufacturing environment.