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Tema Free Zones Enclave, Ghana

Calcined Clay Cement Technologies, Sustainable, Eco-friendly, Low Clinker Cement developments Clay reserve exploration, drilling campaign, quality plan and quality control protocols for clay quarryPlant Optimisation - Improved upon EBITDA margin. Further improvement on reduction in production cost by 15%New Product Development - Led the team in the development of a world class and first Pozzolanic Cement (CEM IV/ B(P) 32.5N in Ghana with potential annual CO2 savings of 100,000tons.Also producing an Eco-friendly CEM II/B-L 42.5R using local cementitious material of more than 25% further reducing CO2 footprints.Plant Cost Efficiency - Improved power consumption efficiency by saving 5 KWh/ton through various actions.QSHE Management - lead the team in the development and implementation of QHSE management system.Zero LTI for 2 consecutive years.Quality Assurance - Zero occurrence of non-spec. finished products for two (2) consecutive years.Process Control and Improvement - Increased mill throughput by 30%. (i.e. from 40ktons installed monthly capacity to 52ktons monthly production.)

Tema Free Zones Enclave, Ghana

• Promote professional development of quality staff through coaching, individual development plans and training.• Plan and control budget; maintain long-term lab development plan including equipment replacement CAPEX plan• Investigate and implement actions to optimize costs and improve quality (clinker, cement)• Plan, organize and manage sampling, measurements and analysis throughout the production process.• Ensure proper calibration of equipment• Analyze and interpret quality data, timely identification of deviations from targets and defines and implements improvement actions in collaboration with Production Manager.• Investigate and control impact of changes of material production and process on product quality.• Ensure application and management of an appropriate quality system• Organize internal and external audits on quality processes and ensure implementation of corrective actions identified.• Ensure compliance with company’s Ghana policies on contracting and managing third party services• Define and implement the necessary measures to maintain the condition of the lab installations and to assure proper functioning of equipment’s and systems (preventive maintenance, service• Define backup solutions for control of key quality parameters in case of breakdown of critical equipment.• Define product portfolio and product and process targets in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (customers, marketing & sales and manufacturing)• Jointly with Marketing & Sales team, monitor customer satisfaction and competitiveness of product performance and define/implement corrective actions if required.• Supports Technical Sales in the qualification and follow-up of customer complaints.

Tema

• Coordinated various activities with the Quality Assurance Manager for the successful recipe formulation and production of a new product CEM II/B-L 42.5R to meet customer demand. • Provided technical assistance in formulating the recipe for new cementitious material into CEM II/B-L 32.5R production which resulted in annual savings of $1million.• Achieved a consistent record of improving quality KPI’s and reducing costs in adherence to functional and corporate budget.• Updated, reviewed and maintained the QMS, EMS and OHSAS systems in the unit. • Ensured the proper functioning and upkeep of the physical, chemical and the process laboratories and all shift activities for the attainment and maintenance of set targets. • Compiled, improved and monitored the laboratory quality assurance program and data. Followed up the sampling plan and arranged for full physical and mechanical analysis on individual mill and dispatch samples when required.• Coordinated various activities for improved quality performance and continual improvement, thus consistently reducing cost of production annually.• Conducted conformity criteria analysis and reporting, daily monitoring of process parameters and strength development.• Prepared reports for management and agencies when required.• Spear-headed the identification of workplace OH&S hazards/environmental aspects and risk assessment of all activities carried out at the section and determination of appropriate controls associated with the identified hazards/aspects and ensured that people working are properly trained and competent as such• Coordinated the evaluation of and adherence to safety practices and procedures with respect to laboratory and field analytical work for improved EHS performance. • Carried out process optimisation exercises to ensure reduction in cost of production• Carried out several internal audits as QMS ISO 9001 Implementer for the Quality Assurance Department and QMS ISO 9001 Internal Auditor for Ghacem

Tema, Ghana

• Ensured that specified requirements were met according to budget requirements, applicable quality standards and market demands. • Responsible for the efficient running of the Physical, Chemical and Process laboratories.• Maintained the IMS in the Physical, Chemical and Process laboratories. Ensured that the laboratory is maintained at the utmost standard to conform to set standards.• Co-ordinated activities of hired manpower teams in the department.

Tema, Ghana

• Led the unit during the ISO 9001:2008 certification and ISO 14001, 18001 re-certification.• Assisted in the preparation of the quality plan for the Tema Plant.• Monitored the quality of raw materials, process products and finished products.

Tema

Commissioning and installation of the methylene blue test apparatus for the determination of clay content in limestone in accordance with GS 914:2011.Commissioning of the Retsch RS200 pulveriser for milling limestone samples.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Chemical Engineering, Second Class Upper

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