QC Controller at West African Ceramics Limited

About the Role

The QC Controller will be responsible for overseeing and implementing quality control procedures across the ceramic tile manufacturing process—from raw materials to finished products. This position ensures compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and company specifications to guarantee consistent product quality, minimize defects, and support continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

Raw Material & Process Quality Control

• Inspect and test raw materials (clay, feldspar, silica, glazes, pigments) to ensure suitability for production
• Monitor critical production stages including ball milling, spray drying, pressing, glazing, drying, and kiln firing
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications such as tile dimensions, water absorption, mechanical strength, color consistency, and surface finish
• Maintain in-process quality checks to detect and correct issues early

Finished Product Inspection

• Conduct dimensional accuracy checks (length, width, thickness, straightness, squareness)
• Assess surface quality (glaze, printing, color variation, defects such as pinholes, cracks, warpage)
• Perform mechanical tests such as breaking strength, abrasion resistance, water absorption, and thermal shock resistance
• Approve or reject finished tiles based on established quality benchmarks and ISO/EN standards

Quality Documentation & Improvement

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly QC reports for management review
• Monitor rejection/rework rates and provide root cause analysis
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and R&D teams to improve product quality

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
• 4–6 years' experience in quality control within ceramic tile manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of raw material behavior, tile production processes, and ceramic standards
• Hands-on experience with QC equipment (calipers, testing machines, moisture analyzers, and similar instruments)