Quality Manager (all genders)

In this position, you would directly report to the Plant Manager, Newbold. 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.

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 Newbol and r eporting key monthly KPIs

Mentoring our R&D apprentice

Ensuring processes are in line with ASTM standards.

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.