Product Quality Excellence Lead at Vivo Energy
Conakry, , Guinea -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Logistics, Supply Chain, Product Quality Management, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Training, Communication, Engineering, Bitumen Quality, HSSE Management, Product Application, Technical Support, Team Building, Business Planning, Negotiation, Distribution Engineering

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description
Job Purpose: To implement effective Product Quality Management (PQM) at country level for the purpose of strengthening operational product quality performance across the supply chain and thereby ensuring consistent delivery of cost effective and fit for purpose products that meet our promises on quality and performance. To provide the product quality advice and support to Supply, Distribution, Retail and Commercial businesses. Principal Accountabilities: Responsible for Lubricants, fuels, and bitumen product quality (including aviation and marine fuels) in the country, in an integrated manner from the supply source through distribution to Retail and Commercial customers and beyond (such as at large mines and other Commercial customers’ sites), to the customers’ tanks/equipment. Responsible for the implementation of the relevant PQ Standards, Manuals and Procedures (as described in the Product Quality Management Framework (PQMF) in the country, for the purpose of strengthening PQ performance across the supply chain, minimizing the number PQ incidents and mitigating their impact. Particular focus should be applied to the quality of differentiated fuels. Responsible for routinely reporting to OU leadership team and VE Quality Advisor (S&DM central team), on compliance performance in fuels QA practices (both general and differentiated products). Responding for assessing current QA practices for the different supply chains in the OU where product is under VE control and determine the need for and agree on any additional QA measures (so-called Category B tests referred to in the VETOM). Responsible for Product Quality Incident (PQI) reporting within the country and ensuring that all PQI are managed in accordance with the VE PQ Incident Management Standard, including the capture and monitoring (remedial/corrective actions) of any PQ incidents within the OU (using VE Isometrix system). Responsible for reporting and reviewing PQIs at relevant management meetings and communicating learnings from PQ incidents. Advising/training staff and customers on VE QA policies and requirements. Provide general product quality advice to S&D, Retail and Commercial businesses. Link with the VE Product Quality Advisor on latest PQ developments and requirements. Managing VE controlled laboratories or test installations and staff. Responsible for product quality related Regulatory compliance reporting. Key Challenges: To ensure a cohesive product quality management system is in place and functioning properly across all lines of business in the Country. To manage potential conflicting stakeholder requirements & expectations. To manage effective virtual team working across business boundaries and consistent demonstration of Enterprise First behaviors. Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences: Logistics and supply chain background Minimum 3 years industry track record covering all aspects of distribution and maintenance contract management. Graduate qualification in Engineering Must be fluent in English & French Distribution Engineering and Technology Marketing and Communication Skills Integrated Supply Chain HSSE Management Managing partners, competition, and Major contractors Bitumen Plant Operation Business Planning, Budget, and T & R Working in / Building Teams Builds Shared Vision Displays Personal Effectiveness Bitumen quality Trading negotiation and contracts Competencies: Graduate, preferably in the field Engineering / Quality Management. Experience in fuels quality management. Hands-on experience in at least one of the following: product technical/sales support; product development; refinery (laboratory, economics and scheduling, oil movements) or technical/operational supply positions (e.g.: Supply Envelope roles; Supply projects etc.). Previous experience of providing product technical support to customers, internal or external (governments; OEMs, NGOs) on product or HSE related issues preferred. Key Competence Proficiency Functional Competences Oil Movements and Product Handling /Knowledge Product & Product Quality Management /Skill Quality Control & Laboratories Operation /Knowledge Product Application and Technical /Knowledge Ship to shore operations /Knowledge HSSE Competencies Product Classifications, Investigation and Reporting /Knowledge Product Stewardship /Knowledge Lead, Prepare and Apply HSSE Risk Management /Skill Closing date: February 05, 2026
Responsibilities
The Product Quality Excellence Lead is responsible for implementing effective Product Quality Management across the supply chain, ensuring the delivery of quality products. This includes managing product quality from supply sources to customers and reporting on compliance performance.
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