At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Join a leading company in advanced materials with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, global bonus programme, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel opportunities across Europe and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality assurance while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in refractories or ceramics and knowledge of ISO 9001.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
In this position, you would directly report to the Plant Manager. 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 and customers as required.
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 site and reporting key monthly KPIs.
- Ensuring processes are in line with ASTM & API 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.
- Nice to have: Previously worked with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001, API Certified, 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.
Quality Manager employer: RHI Magnesita
RHI Magnesita is an exceptional employer located in Leicestershire, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee development through the RHIM Academy and a competitive salary package, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to shaping tomorrow's world. Join us to be part of a global leader in refractories, where your expertise will directly impact high-temperature industrial processes across various sectors.
