{"id":12540,"date":"2025-10-27T16:01:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/?p=12540"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:14:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:14:46","slug":"production-and-quality-controls-manager-prefabricated-modular-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/production-and-quality-controls-manager-prefabricated-modular-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacancy: Production and Quality Controls Manager \u2013 Prefabricated Modular Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Abuja, Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Company Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are a leading prefabricated modular construction company delivering rapid, high-quality, and cost-effective building solutions. Our projects span commercial, residential, and industrial sectors across West Africa. We manufacture modular components in-house and assemble on-site, leveraging innovative manufacturing processes, lean production, and rigorous quality control to meet deadlines and client specifications.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To lead the production and quality control functions for our modular construction operations, ensuring safe, on-time production of modular components, adherence to technical specifications, quality standards, and client requirements, while optimising efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities: <\/strong><strong>Production Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan, schedule, and coordinate the end-to-end production of modular components (off-site fabrication and assembly processes).<\/li>\n<li>Develop and implement production workflows, production plans, and capacity planning to meet project milestones and demand.<\/li>\n<li>Manage production resources (labor, equipment, materials) and optimize production efficiency, cycle times, and throughput.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor and control production costs, waste, scrap, rework, and inventory levels; implement cost-saving initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure adherence to safety standards, environmental regulations, and site-specific health and safety plans.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials and components to sites or fabrication yards.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and maintain production KPIs (throughput, OEE, cycle time, yield, on-time delivery, safety metrics).<\/li>\n<li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen) to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quality Assurance &amp; Control<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish and implement a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) for off-site fabrication and on-site assembly.<\/li>\n<li>Define and monitor quality standards, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria for all modular components.<\/li>\n<li>Lead QA\/QC activities including incoming material inspection, in-process inspections, final component testing, dimensional control, and non-conformance management.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause analysis, and trend analysis to reduce defects.<\/li>\n<li>Manage calibration and maintenance of metrology and testing equipment; ensure traceability and documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with design, engineering, and project teams to resolve quality issues early in the process.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare QA\/QC reports, quality dashboards, and audit findings for management and clients.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with local and international standards relevant to West Africa (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 where applicable, local building codes, and construction standards).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HSE &amp; Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Champion health, safety, and environmental performance across production sites and yards.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and enforce HSE policies, risk assessments, and incident investigations.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with client specifications, contractual requirements, and regulatory permits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>People &amp; Stakeholder Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, coach, and develop the production and QC teams; recruit and retain skilled technicians, supervisors, and inspectors.<\/li>\n<li>Foster a culture of quality, safety, and accountability; provide performance feedback and career development paths.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with clients, project managers, site managers, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to align expectations and deliverables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Documentation &amp; Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain robust documentation: production records, quality manuals, inspection reports, non-conformance logs, and material test certificates.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure timely reporting of production status, quality issues, and risk to senior management.<\/li>\n<li>Manage readiness for external audits, client inspections, and certifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Master\u2019s degree or professional certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, CQE, CQA) are desirable.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 5\u20138 years of progressive experience in production management and quality control within modular construction, prefabrication, off-site manufacturing, or similar manufacturing environments.<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of modular construction processes, fit-out, assembly, and on-site commissioning.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency with quality management systems (QMS), inspection and test plans, non-conformance handling, CAPA, and root cause analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, local building codes, material standards).<\/li>\n<li>Experience with lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping) and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with ERP\/MRP systems, MES, and project management software.<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-maker.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desired Qualities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work in multicultural environments with sensitive stakeholder management.<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable with travel to fabrication yards and project sites as required.<\/li>\n<li>Proactive in risk assessment and mitigation planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits &amp; Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply, please submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A current CV\/resume (2 pages max) highlighting relevant experience.<\/li>\n<li>A cover letter outlining your fit for the role and key achievements in production and quality control.<\/li>\n<li>Any certifications or training relevant to modular construction and quality management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Email applications to: <strong><a href=\"mailto:fehim@karmod.com.ng\"><u>fehim@karmod.com.ng<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please include the following in your cover letter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your experience with off-site fabrication and on-site assembly.<\/li>\n<li>Example of a quality issue you resolved and the impact on project outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Your approach to implementing lean\/continuous improvement in a modular production environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Our Selection Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shortlisted candidates will undergo a formal interview process, including technical assessments.<\/p>\n<p>A practical case study or site visit may be required.<\/p>\n<p>References and, if applicable, a background check will be requested.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Location: Abuja, Nigeria &nbsp; Company Overview We are a leading prefabricated modular construction company delivering rapid, high-quality, and cost-effective building solutions. Our projects span commercial, residential, and industrial sectors across West Africa. We manufacture modular components in-house and assemble on-site, leveraging innovative manufacturing processes, lean production, and rigorous quality control to meet deadlines and client&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3202,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[97,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12540","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12540"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12540\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12543,"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12540\/revisions\/12543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karmod.com.ng\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}