QA/QC Team Leader.

Leadership & CoordinationLead QA/QC engineers, lab technicians, and inspectors.Allocate daily tasks and provide technical guidance to the QA/QC team.Coordinate with production, maintenance, and all departments to align quality activities with operations.Quality Assurance (QA)Supervise and validate:Raw material testing (aggregates, cement, steel).Concrete mix design and batching plant operations.Circumference and dimensional checks of steel cages and formed pipes.Hydrostatic pressure testing on pipes and special parts.Finishing, repairs, surface coatings, and insulation procedures.Steam curing and demolding procedures.Monitor and record nonconformities during each stage of production.Ensure final inspection and approval before loading/shipping of pipes.Review and audit the implementation of ISO 9001.2015 and 45001.2017 procedures in all factory departmentsQuality Assurance (QA) ActivitiesDevelop and update the factory quality manual and procedures.Prepare Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and method statements for all production activities.Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits (consultants, clients, or certification bodies).Analyze quality performance trends and implement continuous improvement actions.Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.Documentation & ReportingMaintain complete QA/QC records for each production batch.Issue daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.Maintain calibration logs for testing equipment.Ensure traceability of all materials and finished products.Submit periodic quality performance reports and trend analysis to management. CommunicationLiaise with client representatives, third-party inspectors, and certification agencies.Attend quality coordination meetings and production planning sessions.Provide quality training sessions for QA/QC and production staff. Education Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.Experience:Minimum 7 years of experience in QA/QC, preferably in precast/prestressed concrete manufacturing.Strong knowledge of pipe forming, curing, testing, and finishing processes.Familiarity with steam curing, hydrostatic testing, and segmental manufacturing.Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems and QA/QC documentation.Knowledge of AWWA, ASTM, or EN standards related to concrete pipe.