Overview
In this Quality Manager role at Huntsman’s Duxford site, you lead the Quality Control and Quality Assurance functions and shape the site’s Quality Management System. You will drive compliance, audits, and continuous improvement, partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust product release and data integrity. This leadership position sits on the Site Leadership Team and offers impact through strong governance and collaboration across European and global Quality networks. You will shape a right‑first‑time culture and deliver measurable quality improvements.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme eligibility
- Pension contribution up to 12%
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday day off
Responsibilities
- Lead QC and QA functions at the Duxford site, with direct reports and oversight of wider teams
- Develop team capability and succession planning; implement resource planning
- Maintain and improve the site Quality Management System per ISO 9001, AS/EN 9100, and regulatory requirements
- Act as site Quality Management Representative and coordinate audits (internal, customer, supplier, regulatory, certification)
- Govern product release decisions (release, hold, concession, re-test, rejection) and ensure QC laboratory performance, calibration, validation, data integrity
- Manage customer complaints, non-conformances, deviations, and quality events; lead root‑cause analysis and CAPA (8D)
- Establish KPIs and report on quality metrics (complaint performance, audit closure, right‑first‑time, etc.)
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and foster a right‑first‑time culture
- Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, Procurement, R&T, Regulatory, Commercial and Global Quality teams
- Represent Quality at Site Leadership Team and build relationships with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies
- Build relationships with external auditors and certification bodies
Key requirements
- Strong chemical-industry or equivalent technical background
- Experience leading QC and QA teams with people management and capability development
- Experience maintaining and auditing Quality Management Systems and managing certification audits
- Knowledge of ISO 9001; accredited knowledge preferred
- Knowledge of AS 9100 and customer-specific requirements advantageous
- Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, analytical methods, calibration, validation, MSA, SQC, control charts, and product-release requirements
- Experience managing quality documentation, data integrity, and controlled systems
- Experience leading cross-functional quality-improvement projects and resource management
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder-management, and data-driven problem solving skills
- Customer-focused with a continuous-improvement mindset
- Leadership
- Communication
- Influencing and stakeholder-management
- ISO 9001 knowledge (accredited preferred)
- AS 9100 knowledge
- Laboratory operations and QC methodologies
Quality Manager in Duxford employer: Huntsman
Huntsman is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and multicultural work environment, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about manufacturing data and analytics. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to our industry-leading operations in Duxford and Krakow. Join us to be part of a people-oriented organisation where safety and ethics are paramount, and your ideas are valued.
