Quality Manager - Cement Salary Very Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (commutable from Sheffield, Macclesfield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield,Oldham, Stockport, Warrington) Are you a cement QA or lab manager with a passion for leadership, process excellence, and decarbonisation? 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