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  Ensure that all equipment and processes meet the HBM Safety Roadmap and guidelines.

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  Actively engage with the workforce to reinforce safe behaviours across all A&C plant jobsites, with VFL visits to plants and/or offices at least once a month to assess H&S compliance and document the findings in a visit report.

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  Select and champion at least
  one important A&C safety action item
  , in consultation with the A&C HSE Manager and Head of A&C.

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  Lead CCM verification on at least one assigned PUE.

Optimization of Mix Design and Raw Material Costs

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  Select, characterize and validate raw material sources.

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  Prepare mix designs according to specifications and applicable standards.

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  Ensure the implementation of supplier raw material agreements.

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  Ensure the implementation and correct use of relevant IT programmes, including:

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    Quality control of raw materials and new mix designs.

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    Management of concrete test results.

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    Management of the mix design database.

Management of Product Development and Technical Assistance to Customers

In coordination with the Regional Manager and Sales Manager:

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  Provide technical support to sales teams, including site assistance and follow-up on customer complaints.

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  Minimise the consequences of and contribute to the management of product-related customer claims.

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  Provide technical support for the development and management of Value-Added Products (VAPs).

Implementation and Management of Quality Policy

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  Ensure compliance with technical certification requirements and the applicable regulatory environment.

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  Implement the quality manual and quality procedures.

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  Analyse QC results and track KPIs for concrete and raw materials to identify and implement corrective measures.

Performance Management

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  Monitor raw material management from sale through to consumption.

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  Follow up on all plant benchmarks and take appropriate actions.

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  Conduct statistical analysis of produced and delivered ready-mix concrete.

Long-Term Goals

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  Maintain mix design costs at an optimal level while ensuring good quality and high customer satisfaction.

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  Achieve a high level of VAP range and volumes produced within the area, with high consistency and the lowest possible cost.

Learning & Development

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  Ensure the required competencies of direct reports are developed and maintained.

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  Ensure that the Quality Control organisation and processes remain fully aligned with the evolution of the business.

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  Develop and agree on training and development plans for A&C Quality Control staff.

Requirements

Critical Knowledge

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  Strong knowledge of concrete technology, mix design and raw material optimisation.

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  Strong knowledge of quality management and quality control within a ready-mix concrete environment.

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  Good understanding of concrete production operations, including raw material management, production processes and plant operations.

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  Strong understanding of financial and cost management, particularly mix design optimisation, raw material costs and operational efficiency.

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  Good understanding of commercial principles and customer requirements within the ready-mix concrete business.

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  Knowledge of technical standards, quality requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.

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  Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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  Strong technical and operational leadership skills.

Critical Experience

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  10–15 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years at senior management level in a similar environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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  Strong technical and operational experience within a ready-mix concrete, construction materials or related environment.

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  Demonstrated experience in mix design optimisation, raw material management, quality control and cost optimisation.

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  Experience in leading technical/quality teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders.

Educational Qualification & Other Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Chemical Engineering.

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  MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.

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  Mobility within the country is required.

Benefits

Benefits