Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the position of QC Controller at West African Ceramics Limited (Royal Ceramics).
About West African Ceramics Limited
West African Ceramics Limited, also known as Royal Ceramics, is a leading manufacturer of tiles and sanitary products in Nigeria. The company produces a wide range of high-quality ceramic and porcelain tiles designed for both residential and commercial use. With a strong focus on innovation, local production, and affordability, it plays a major role in meeting West Africa’s demand for durable building materials while supporting the region’s construction industry.
Job Summary
- Company: West African Ceramics Limited (Royal Ceramics)
- Job Title: QC Controller
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Locations: Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria
Job Title: QC Controller
Job Description
- The QC Controller ensures that ceramic tiles produced meet required quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
- The role involves overseeing quality checks across raw materials, production processes, and finished products to guarantee durability, consistency, and compliance with industry benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities
Raw Material Inspection:
- Inspect raw materials such as clay, feldspar, kaolin, silica, and additives for quality compliance before use.
- Verify supplier quality certificates and maintain documentation.
In-Process Quality Monitoring:
- Monitor key production stages including milling, spray drying, pressing, glazing, and firing.
- Conduct dimensional checks (tile size, thickness, squareness, flatness).
- Ensure proper kiln operations and firing temperatures to prevent defects (e.g., warping, cracks, discoloration).
Finished Product Quality Control:
- Inspect tiles for shade variation, surface defects, edge quality, water absorption, breaking strength, and abrasion resistance.
- Conduct laboratory and physical tests (e.g., EN 14411, ISO 10545 standards).
- Approve or reject finished batches before packaging and dispatch.
- Maintain QC test reports, defect logs, and compliance documentation.
- Prepare daily/weekly quality performance reports for management.
- Support external audits and SON/NAFDAC/ISO certification processes.
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Requirements for the position of QC Controller at West African Ceramics Limited (Royal Ceramics)
- Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Chemistry, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in quality control within ceramics, cement, or building materials manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of ceramic tile production processes and quality standards (EN/ISO/SON).
- Experience with laboratory testing and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, spectrophotometers, hardness testers, etc.).
Application Closing Date
4th October, 2025
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Method of Application
Qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@royal-ceramic.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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