Quality Manager (all genders)

RHI Magnesita; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global bonus program

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking a Quality Manager at its Leicestershire site to own the QMS lifecycle, audits, NCR/CAR handling and document control. The role requires travel to European plant network and leadership of site laboratory practices.

Responsibilities include maintaining ISO 9001, supervising the lab and staff, and driving process improvements with ASTM/API methods. Collaboration with R&D and the European Quality team is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining ISO 9001 certification.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Proven ability to monitor and report KPIs to management.
• Laboratory management including staff and workflow supervision.
• Supplier management of raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality management system to ISO9001 standard.
• Oversee laboratory operations, staff and workflow to meet timelines.
• Lead daily KPI reporting to Newbold site management and monthly KPI reviews.
• Mentor R&D apprentice.
• Ensure processes align with ASTM standards.

Skills

ISO 9001

Audits

KPI reporting

Laboratory management

Supplier management

ASTM testing

API testing

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

ASTM methods

API testing methods

Job description

Leicestershire, United Kingdom | Full Time

Your Position

In this position, you would directly report to the Plant Manager, Newbold. As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for the creation and execution of the audit schedule, managing and resolving both internal and external non-conformances, and training in and carrying out all laboratory practices. The role includes supplier management of raw materials, carrying out R&D activities as directed by the R&D team through a weekly call. You will be leading scrap projects across the site and reporting directly to the European Quality Management team, and overseeing the creation and control of all documents and procedures. You will have ownership of the full QMS lifecycle: audits, NCR/CAR management, document control, and process improvement. There will be some travel required in this position to our European Plant network.

Your Tasks

• Responsible for the maintenance of the quality management system to ISO9001
• Responsible for the laboratory, including employees and workflow, to ensure standards are maintained and testing is completed within a satisfactory time frame
• Leading and reporting daily KPIs to the management team at Newbol and reporting key monthly KPIs
• Mentoring our R&D apprentice
• Ensuring processes are in line with ASTM standards.

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in refractories, ceramics, advanced materials, or high‑temperature industrial products
• Experience supplying into highly regulated sectors such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, aerospace
• Demonstrated success in maintaining ISO 9001 certification
• Skilled in maintaining certification readiness and leading external audits
• Knowledge of raw materials, formulation mixing and processing forming.
• Experience with ASTM and API test methods for refractories.
• Familiar with customer qualification processes, technical data sheets, MTCs, and compliance documentation

Language: English: Fluent

Nice to have:

Previously worked with ISO.14001 & ISO.45001, IOSH Certified, and experience with Lean practices and Six Sigma

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary package that reflects your qualifications and experience and aligns with current market values.

Compensation:

Attractive remuneration packages, including a global bonus program

Development:

RHIM Academy for ongoing learning & development, including full LinkedIn Learning catalogue

In addition to these local benefits for Newbold, we also offer you many global benefits.

Do you want to take the next step?

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Saradha Vathana Selvendran (Shar)

People Engagement, Employer Branding & DEI Professional - Europe & CIS

E-Mail: [e-mail]

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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