Quality Manager, Platin Works

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Platin Works in Drogheda is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the laboratory team, ensure timely sampling, testing and data management, and report to the Production Manager with dotted-line to the Technical Department. Responsibilities include managing outsourced testing, calibrating equipment, maintaining ISO 9001, and ensuring product conformity to IS EN 197 and IS EN 15167, organizing service visits, and compiling the weekly quality report while assisting kiln and chemical troubleshooting. Ideal candidates have a third level chemistry qualification or substantial lab experience, 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong communication and IT skills, and a proven track record of adding value. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership, quality systems experience, quantify improvements, and highlight any XRF/XRD familiarity.

Country: Ireland 
Req ID: 526310
Job Type: Full Time   
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level 

About Irish Cement

Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.

Irish Cement Limited is seeking applications for a permanent position of Quality Manager in Platin Works, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.

The successful applicant will be based in Platin Works, and will be reporting directly to the Production Manager, with functional responsibility to the Technical Department in Irish Cement Head Office, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Purpose:

• Ensuring that all necessary sampling, testing, result recording and subsequent data management takes place on time and to the highest standard.
• People management and Leadership skills including direct management of the laboratory team.

• Management of outsourced testing of products both internal and external
• Responsible for calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Maintain product conformity to the relevant standards I.S EN 197 and I.S EN 15167.
• Responsible for organising service visits from equipment suppliers to service machines.
• Maintain ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Responsible for compiling the weekly quality report.
• Assist in trouble shooting with kiln process / chemical issues.
• Responsible for inventory of spare parts and consumables for the laboratory.

Standards of Performance

• Awareness of Health and Safety in heavy industry
• Ideally the candidate will have knowledge of XRF and XRD analytical techniques and machinery operation.

Candidates should preferably possess:

• A third level chemistry qualification or can demonstrate considerable knowledge & experience of laboratory operations
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing working environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proven technical skills and strong commercial acumen
• Excellent IT skills - MS Office
• Strong attention to detail and capable of working on your own initiative whilst meeting production deadlines
• A work history of contributing and adding value to the overall performance of a previous employer(s)

Outstanding candidates who do not possess all of the above criteria may also be considered. A remuneration package will be provided commensurate with experience.

This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a multi-national organisation with possibilities for progression within Irish Cement and the wider CRH group. CRH is headquartered in Ireland and currently operates in 28 countries with over 3,390 locations and employs 78,500 people. www.crh.com

This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the CRH group. CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies.

A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. See www.crh.com for more information.

Visit www.irishcement.ie/careers for more information