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Quality Manager - Cement

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Quality Manager - Cement

Salary £Very Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (commutable from Sheffield, Macclesfield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington)

Are you a cement QA or laboratory manager with a passion for leadership, process excellence, and decarbonisation? Do you have cement industry expertise gained in the UK or Europe?

We are recruiting for a Quality Manager to join a major UK cement manufacturing facility. This flagship site near Buxton, Derbyshire features high levels of automation, significant sustainability targets, and a commitment to innovation in low-carbon cement production.

The Opportunity:
This is a unique chance to take full ownership of the quality function and shape the future of cement QA. You'll lead a long-tenured and skilled lab team while advancing QA systems, enhancing compliance, and supporting product innovation across limestone cement, clinker reduction, and alternative raw material usage.

Key areas of focus include:

Modernising the ISO 9001 quality management system
Ensuring compliance with BS EN 197 and internal quality frameworks
Leading initiatives linked to clinker reduction and carbon reduction targets
Managing automated sampling and laboratory testing protocols
Coaching and developing a team of experienced lab professionals
Representing the site during audits and technical meetings (e.g., BSI, LRQA, quality forums)Requirements:

Educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry, materials science, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 5 years' experience in the cement industry in QA, lab, or technical functions
Proven leadership in cement product conformity, compliance, and standards
Experience with robotic labs, continuous operations, and modern lab tech is highly desirable
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and change management skillsSalary & Benefits:

£Very Competitive salary depending on experience
Annual bonus scheme
Private healthcare and pension contributions
Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship may be considered for UK/EU nationals onlyThis is a strategic role at one of the UK's most technically advanced and sustainability-focused cement plants.
Apply now quoting #(phone number removed) or contact us to learn more about this exciting opportunity to take the lead in cement quality excellence

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