We are currently looking for a Quality Manager at our Tunstead plant in Buxton to play a key role within the cement team to be responsible for the management and continuous improvement of the Quality function. You will be able to lead development and performance within the Quality team whilst working closely with the Plant Management Team, driving to achieve performance and process improvements, meeting plant & customer objectives.The Quality Manager role is based at our Tunstead plant in Buxton, Derbyshire. The site is easily accessible from Macclesfield, Sheffield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington and the surrounding areas.At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Main ResponsibilitiesAs the successful Quality Manager, your day-to-day duties and responsibilities will include:Fostering safety awareness amongst employees, striving to achieve a zero-harm culture, leading by example and by setting high standards towards creating a sustainable Health & Safety culture coupled with Environmental excellenceEnsuring the quality of products and services are in line with objectives, quality contracts and standards, and any process improvement work is relevant and of good qualityLeading daily reviews of Quality KPI’s & Product conformity, setting in place key actions for any deviationsOperating a Quality Management System, ensuring certification of products, operational testing, monitoring and reporting as well as maintaining Quality complianceInvestigating product quality issues, putting in place corrective actions with a corresponding action planLiaising with the technical sales force and National Commercial Technical Manager in case of quality claimsManaging chemistry/quality/environment projects to carry out improvements and standardization and coordinating certification proceduresThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal Quality Manager will possess the following;Significant experience in a technical/optimisation/quality management role with experience of laboratory testing proceduresExperience of managing change and implementing new processes and proceduresFully conversant with ISO9001 quality management system and BS EN197Knowledge of cement industry processes from raw mix design, clinker production (burning) to finished products grinding will be a plusAnalytical thinking, able to analyse data and compile logical, structured reportsGood time-management skills; with ability to meet strict deadlinesCoaching and Influencing skills are paramount in this roleSuitable candidates for the Quality Manager role will hold a Chemistry/Materials Science related degree (or equivalent) whilst IOSH and Management or leadership certification would be desirable.Why UsAlong with the role of Quality Manager, we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Acces to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and MenopauseTraining and development opportunities Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future? Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.@Tarmac @Tarmaccareers #Tarmac #Tarmaccareers #Cement #Qualitymanager #Quality #Development #Continuousimprovement
