QA/QC Manager
Saudi Steel Pipe Company
Total years of experience :48 years, 11 Months
Directs all the activities in QA/QC all sections (Small Diameter Plant, Large Diameter Plant, Medium Diameter Plant, Coating Plant, Induction Bending Plant and QC Laboratory Testing) pertaining to material receiving, production operation and final inspection processes, mechanical/chemical/corrosion control testing required and inspection, measuring and testing equipment maintenance, calibration and control.
Ensures that raw material and finished products are in accordance with the technical specs required by the clients and standards.
Manages a team of QA/QC Engineers, Process and NDT Inspectors, Document Controllers and Lab Inspectors.
Prepares the career plan and job descriptions of all the QA/QC Admin Staff and inspectors.
Manages the implementation and control of the Quality Management Systems (QMS as per ISO 9001), Environmental Management System (EMS as per ISO 14001) and Safety Management System (as per OHSAS 18001). Manages the periodical external audits by the international and national certification bodies and the clients as required.
Ensures that the suppliers and subcontractors are implementing and controlling their quality, environmental and safety management systems as required by the contracts.
Conducts periodical assessment of the suppliers and subcontractors.
Maintains communication with the clients and concerned Sales offices/Process Owners for technical issues on the products conformities and non-conformities.
Performs the function as CEO Representative in addition to QA/QC Manager job position.
Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) regarding the QA/QC activities.
Achievements:
1. Improved and maintained the company’s certification to ISO 9001/API Spec Q1 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS) and OHSAS 18001, and the API Monogram
(5L & 5CT) with consistent good systems management
2. Improved the inspection and testing equipments of the Quality
Control department that resulted in the improved performance of the Quality Inspection and overall productivity of the company.
Duties and responsibilities:
a) Directs all the activities in QA/QC of all sections (Small Diameter Plant, Large Diameter Plant, Induction Bending Plant and QC Laboratory Testing), QMS/EHS implementation and control, mechanical/chemical/corrosion control testing and IM&TE calibration and control.
b) Monitors in-process inspections & performs surveillance of production/environmental conditions.
c) Research and development of quality program criteria
d) Investigates/analyzes quality issues raised by customers & resolves the complaints
e) Prepares analysis of projects & quality issues related to the product.
f) Ensures proper & timely performance and reporting of lab testing
g) Reviews/approves all inspections and tests reports and ensures compliance with customer’s specification.
h) Ensures completion of project in accordance with the requirements of contracts and that all documentation are properly and securely filed
i) Completes projects’ documentation & acquires approval/release by the QA/QC Manager, Third Party Inspectors and/or Clients.
j) Reviews and verifies the corrective actions in non-conformance reports, and ensure that corrective actions will prevent recurrence of non- conformity.
k) Supports external auditors, customer’s representatives/Third Party Inspectors during periodic surveillance visits and inspections.
l) Performs periodic audits of suppliers’ Quality Systems and Facilities
m) Ensures that Non Conformance Reports (NCRs) are issued when activities deviate from the approved MPS/ITPs and project specifications.
n) Conducts training for the QC Engineers and QC Inspectors in relation to the new requirements of international standards, customers’ specs and company’s specs required in the projects
o) Develop and implement technical training programs to enhance levels of competency of QA/QC Staff.
p) Monitors the proper implementation of Quality Management Systems-QMS (ISO 9001:2008)/API Spec Q1, Environmental Management Systems-EMS (ISO 14001:2004) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHSAS 18001:2007)
q) Prepares recommendation for promotion of QA/QC Staff
r) Controls vacation plans of QA/QC staff
s) Controls/ensures validity & availability of applicable international/national standards & specifications
t) Prepares/analyzes the department’s business plan as per the company quality objectives
u) Performs duties & responsibilities of QA/QC Engineers in their absence
v) Performs other related works, duties & tasks assigned by the QA/QC Manager.
w) Performs all tasks & taking the responsibilities of QA/QC Manager, internally & externally, during his absence
Authority (Internal):
a) Reviews/approves daily Quality Inspection Reports & Contract Reviews
b) Stops the production line due to nonconformity
c) Issues CNCRs for nonconforming incoming products & services.
d) Resolves quality issues with other departments
e) Represents QA/QC Department during internal meetings
Authority (External):
a) Contacts the customers in matters related to quality issues & satisfaction feedback
b) Contacts the suppliers regarding quality/technical issues & their performance status
c) Performs surveillance audits to suppliers/subcontractors
d) Contacts certification companies regarding periodical surveillance audits
e) Coordinates with third party inspection agencies regarding the timely execution and completion of projects involving third party inspectors.
f) Represents SSP during the meetings with customers/ suppliers/subcontractors
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TECHNICAL & QUALITY SYSTEM TRAININGS/SEMINARS ATTENDED
• Lead Auditor Training Course - IRCA Certified (ISO 9001-2008 QMS), 06~10-Jun-2009
FAHSS-TUV, Golden Tulip - Al Hamra Hotel, Dammam, KSA.
• Awareness & Internal Auditor Training Program (OHSAS 18001-2007), 04~05-Jun-2009
Global Quality Services, (In-House Training: SSP Co.Training Center)
• Saudi Aramco Value Engineering (01-SAMSS-039), 27~28-Oct-2008
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bahrain.
• Quality Improvement Corporate Training, 21~23-Mar-2006
KAVAQ Business Intelligence, Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers, KSA.
• Saudi Aramco Value Engineering (01-SAMSS-035, 332, SAES-L-150), 2005
Dhahran Headquarters, Saudi Aramco, KSA.
• ASNT NDT - Ultrasonic Testing (UT-Level II, Certificate No.: P/072/2005)
25~29-Jun-2005, Rusayl Institute llc., Sultanate of Oman
(In-House Training-SSP Co.)
• ASNT NDT - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT-Level II, Certificate No.: P/081/2005)
30-Jun-2005~01-Jul-2005, Rusayl Institute llc., Sultanate of Oman,
(In-House Training-SSP Co.)
• Internal Auditor Training Course (ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2000), 03-Apr-2005
Texas Management Consultants, (In-House Training-SSP Co.)
• Environmental Management Awareness Seminar, 03-Apr-2005.
Texas Management Consultants, (In-House Training-SSP Co.)
• Short Course on “Radiographic Test Film Interpretation (RTFI)”, 24-Feb-2005
American Society for Nondestructive Testing - Saudi Arabia Section (ASNT-SAS)
• Internal Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001:2000), 06-Oct-2002
Int’l. Certifications Ltd., (In-House Training-SSP Co.)
• ISO 9001:2000 Awareness Seminar, 16-Jun-2002
Int’l. Certifications Ltd., (In-House Training: SSP Co.- Training Center, Dammam, KSA)
• “ISO 9001:2000 What’s It All About Then”, 26-Jun-2000, Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), In-House Training-SSP Co.)
• Internal Auditing to ISO 9000 Quality System, 09~11-Jan-1995,
ABS Ind’l. Verification Inc., (In-House Training-SSP Co.)
Achievements:
1. Part of the QA/QC team who made the successful teamwork which
resulted to the certification of the company to ISO 9001-2008/API Spec
Q1 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS) and OHSAS 18001, and the API Monogram
(5L & 5CT).
Duties and responsibilities:
a) Manage the Inspection and testing of incoming material, manufacturing
processes and final product, laboratory testing, and calibration
maintenance/control of measuring/inspection instruments & equipments.
b) Monitor and audit the implementation of established quality systems and
procedures, and initiate necessary changes for continued improvement.
c) Investigate, analyze, correct and control the process and field non-
conformances.
d) Ensures compliance of all QC inspectors with safety regulations.
e) Review and prepares material and product specification complying with
International/National standard specifications and Industry Codes.
f) Prepares projects manufacturing & product specifications / Inspections &
Test Plan in accordance with customer specifications/requirements and
company standard specifications.
g) Ensures all inspections and tests are properly recorded on the
relevant form and all documentation is properly and safely filed.
h) Assess subcontractor and supplier schedules, quality programs and
maintenance of standards for compliance with contract requirements.
i) Coordinates with third party inspectors pertaining to the stage wise
inspection from the raw material to the finished products.
j) Performs surveillance inspections of the site in order to adhere to QA
program requirements and safety standards.
k) Maintain quality records and documentation in accordance with ISO
9001:2008/API Spec Q1 and ISO 14001:2004 requirements.
l) Performs other works assigned by the Asst. QA/QC Manager.
Job Role: Logistics (Planning and management pertaining to materials receiving, issuing, dispatching, inventory control, warehouse equipments, safety & workplace maintenance & control; and systems management according to ISO 9001 and API Q1; training and development of manpower)
Achievements:
1. Established the materials management of the company and improved
the inventory control management which resulted to avoidance of
unwanted materials, control the unnecessary items and cost reduction.
Responsible for planning, directing, managing and coordinating the storage and distribution operations within an organization. Review work orders, consumption reports and material requirements for workflow and personnel assignments planning. Develop and implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchases or changes in space allocation or structural design. Maintain and improve operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, issuing, and salvaging products or materials. Confers with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as materials movements, receipts of special material orders for production and maintenance, and records control. Plans, develops and implements warehouse safety and security programs and activities. Reviews incoming material transaction reports (purchase orders, delivery receipts/invoices, purchase requisitions from department users, reference drawing/manual/catalog, etc.), and demand forecasts to ensure proper inventory planning. Supervises the activities of workers and inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipments. Maintain control of material identification for traceability and production batch for FIFO stock rotation system. Ensure that material stock records are tally with actual stocks by means of regular physical stock checking, and provide manufacturing department the materials needed on time. Also initiate and recommend necessary improvements on materials management by reviewing and revising the inventory control system and procedures. Monitor the implementation of safety and maintenance procedures, cost savings and productivity improvement. Supervise the annual physical inventory taking. Provides training to staff (Supervisor, Inventory Clerk, Stock Controller, Warehousemen and Asst. Warehousemen) and reviews their work performance to ensure conformance with established methods, practices and procedures. Reporting directly to the Assistant Factory Manager.
Achievements:
1. Improved the materials and inventory control management of the company
which resulted to avoidance of unnecessary products, and control the slow
and non moving items.
Duties and responsibilities included:
• Supervises the material receiving, issuing, dispatching, and implementation of Warehouse maintenance and safety measures.
• Maintains accurate inventory records of materials and coordination with Purchasing, Sales and Shipping departments concerning the inventory and dispatch status of materials.
• Coordinates with Purchasing officer in case of material claim condemnation and ensure that nonconforming materials are destroyed or returned to the supplier in accordance with governments regulations or contract agreement.
• Conducts annual physical stock taking in coordination with Internal Auditing department and develop reports for management review.
• Supervises and train the Warehousing staff.
• Reports directly to the Division Manager.
Achievements:
1. Improved the Quality inspections of the raw materials, spare parts and finished
products to the required standards and customers’ needs. Improved the
machinery efficiency of the plant which resulted to enhanced productivity.
Supervision of Welding and Painting departments, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. Major duties and responsibilities included:
• Supervises the quality control inspection of incoming materials & spare parts, in-process and maintenance of plant machinery/equipment.
• Inspects and audits the suppliers’ production facilities and working procedures in order to ensure parts and materials subcontracted are per approved specifications.
• Resolves quality problems involving the process control planning, customer verification and supplier issues.
• Coordinates with Warehouse, Purchasing and Sales departments on material requirements, ordering and finished products.
• Reports directly to the Plant Superintendent
Achievements:
1. Improved the materials and inventory control management which resulted to
better control of fast, slow and non moving items.
Supervise and manage the Warehouse activities as follows:
• Receipts of materials, inspection, storing, issuing/dispatching and inventory control.
• Prepares requisitions for material sourced from local and overseas suppliers in close coordination with Purchasing and Production departments.
• Coordinates with the Customs Bonded Warehouse Officers with authority from company management regarding materials withdrawal to be supplied to Production department.
• Supervises and train Warehouse Staff on how to receive, issue, maintain records/inventory control, and manage stock control of all the materials and equipments.
• Reports directly to the Operations Manager
• Supervises daily shipping, receiving and dispatching from/to sub-warehouses.
• Maintains inventory control of all the designated materials, consumables and equipments.
• Receipt inbound stock, and develop Warehouse management reports.
• Investigates stock quantity/item discrepancy reports and incorrectly issued, shipped or invoiced.
• Undertake projects to improve and implement operations/logistics systems and process.
• Reports directly to the PPC Supervisor
• In-charge of raw materials & production supplies from preparation of purchase request up to receiving, issuing, and inventory control.
• Coordinates with Production and Shipping departments and Planning section regarding the inventory status of materials.
• Reports directly to the Warehouse Manager
Graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.