Quality Manager - Cement

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cement industry is searching for a Quality Manager to join their flagship site near Buxton, Derbyshire. This role involves overseeing the quality function, improving compliance, and leading initiatives towards sustainability in cement production. Candidates should be experienced in QA processes within the cement sector and possess strong leadership skills to guide a dedicated team in maintaining high-quality standards across operations.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension Contributions

Relocation Assistance

Visa Sponsorship for UK/EU Nationals

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in cement industry QA or laboratory.
• Proven leadership in cement product conformity and compliance.
• Experience with robotic labs and modern lab technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality function and manage a skilled lab team.
• Modernise ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Ensure compliance with BS EN 197 standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Related Discipline

Tools

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Job description

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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 skills

Salary & Benefits:

• £Very Competitive salary depending on experience
• Private healthcare and pension contributions
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship may be considered for UK/EU nationals only

This is a strategic role at one of the UK's most technically advanced and sustainability-focused cement plants.

Apply now quoting #3146913 or contact us to learn more about this exciting opportunity to take the lead in cement quality excellence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Wholesale Building Materials, and Construction

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