Mutemwa Manzila

Experience

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  Millchem Zambia Ltd

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Sales and Business Development Engineer

  1.Build and maintain customer relations while realizing sales2. Proactive in seeking sales at customers who have not yet ordered3. Keep and maintain log of customer complaints, non conformance and corrective action.4. Responsive to the market by quoting prices with specifications and MSDS5. Increase customer base for each product6. Proposing complimentary products to customers according to their Chemical profile

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  Oriental Quarries

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

  Production Chemist

  • Manually control, monitor and supervise production of cement• Perform analytical chemical tests on raw materials and final product using wet chemistry.• Perform a proximate analysis of Coal according to the ZCSA standard ZS 686 1-5 : 2008 • Responsible for the daily laboratory control including recording of all analytical data of the laboratory test result.• Supervise the production of cement by making sure process unit operators i. e ball mill operators are and helpers at raw materials shade are working hand in hand.• Prepare and submit daily production reports to plant manager. Show less

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  Dangote Industries Limited (z)

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2021

  Quality Assurance Officer

  • Perform a proximate analysis of Coal according to the ZCSA standard ZS 686 1-5 : 2008 • Monitor the operations of the QCX/RoboLab using the QCX/RoboLab software.• Track and troubleshoot errors in the RoboLab using specified functionalities in the QCX/RoboLab software.• Work with the QCX blend expert software to optimize quality performance and minimize error.• Ensure results are accurately interpreted and relevant actions are taken where necessary.• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records/ database for all sample analysis and interpretation.• Identify and rectify deviations from target quality standards promptly and inform the Head, Quality Control and Assurance of actions taken.• Ensure RoboLab equipments are properly calibrated as scheduled.• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programmes and by conducting laboratory safety audits.• Manage inventory of chemicals and laboratory items including glassware in the laboratory stores and request for new supplies where necessary.• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the RoboLab on a consistent basis.• Liaise with physical and chemical laboratories when and where required.• Assist in the maintenance of ISO quality management systems in the unit.• Maintain laboratory and relevant equipment in good working condition.• Provide adequate supervision to assigned Lab Technicians.• Prepare periodic RoboLab test reports and activity reports for the attention of the Head, Quality Control and Assurance Show less

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  Dangote Industries Limited

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.• Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.• Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.• Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.• Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.• Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.• Organize Departmental Monthly Safety Meetings and keep score card and attendance records.• Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.• Lead Weekly Area house keeping in a chosen area and keep attendance records• Monitor Laboratory test methods using primary and secondary standards every Week• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety activities and by conducting plant safety audits• Manage the Service and Calibration of equipment according to schedule• Assist in the maintenance of all statutory and ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems in the unit. Show less • Drive the implementation of organization-wide quality control and ISO processes including Quality Management Systems (QMS).• Prepare and drive the implementation of the annual Quality Control Plan for the plant.• Ensure that production quality control processes are implemented in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.• Supervise laboratory operations to ensure precision in the sample testing process for raw materials, intermediate products, final products, oil/gas, water, coal, etc. and appropriate calibration of equipments.• Ensure all set product quality targets are met and deviations from target quality standards are promptly identified and rectified.• Coordinate the weaning and pilling of cement raw materials; and control of chemical parameters.• Liaise with process control operatives with regards to the quality control parameters for semi-finished (Raw meal and Clinker) and final products.• Support the Plant Director in ensuring final product meet quality specifications and agreed standards.• Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out on laboratory equipments and effective housekeeping is conducted in the laboratories.• Prepare annual calibration schedule and ensure calibration is carried out on laboratory equipments as scheduled.• Manage the interface between the QA/QC function and other relevant departments within the plant.• Provide overall guidance, leadership and strategic direction to the country plant QA/ QC team. Show less

  • Product Engineer

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Acting General Manager - Quality

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Dangote Cement Ghana

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Quality Control Specialist

  Design and implement quality control plan for 50TPD Cement production. Train quality control team to ensure efficient and autonomous quality control during the Cement production process.