Quality Control Coordinator, Aggregates & Concrete, NKB

Who is Lafarge?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues

About the Job 

The Quality Control Coordinator supports the plant operations to deliver high-quality concrete products and maintain operational excellence. He/She helps to manage effectively concrete quality procedures and analyses of QC Results and Mix Optimization across all Hubs.

What you'll be doing 

• Ensure full compliance of the plant with Lafarge safety standards
• Implement Integrated Management System in line ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015
• Identification of materials/ carrying out trial tests for concrete
• Ensure proper translation of standard /specification and communicate to subordinates to maintain proper Lafarge standard.
• Concrete strength performance report monthly highlighting the Standard deviation, Cement Efficiency, Overdesign and Sampling frequency
• Mix optimization: carry out mix adjustment and trials with the aim of cost reduction.
• Carry out concrete designs and optimization
• Carry out Quarry and aggregates characterization
• Close out customer complaints as soon as they arise (zero/month). 
• Pro-active approach towards interaction between in-house departments within the plants. 
• in the A&C plant and/ at least 2 per month to assess H&S compliance, with documented report.
• Other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Technical Manager A&

Who you'll be working with 

Direct Report

• Lab Assistant

What we are looking for 

• Minimum BSc. in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry or relevant course of study
• Minimum 3 years working experience in concrete and cement preferably in Readymix operation
• Good knowledge of QA/QC in Readymix operation and concrete technology 
• Knowledge of raw material and concrete standard including other relevant standard
• Site engagements and people management
• Ability to develop an anticipate plan to face challenges and complaints that may arise from customer
• Convincing verbal and written communication skill
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision
• Ability to network effectively
• Excellent IT skills (Proficiency with MS Office packages

Your Lafarge Experience:

Lafarge offers endless opportunities for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With Lafarge you have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.