The Role

Reporting to the Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, you will take full ownership of the Cement & Lime Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with Adbri standards, ISO 9001 requirements and customer specifications, while driving continuous product and process improvement.

Responsibilities

- Leading and managing the Quality Control and Quality Assurance function across Cement & Lime
- Overseeing product management for internal and external SA and NT customers
- Driving investigation and resolution of field product quality issues and customer complaints
- Optimising raw material sourcing and usage to improve operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs
- Providing technical leadership on cementitious, concrete and lime-related matters
- Maintaining laboratory NATA accreditation and leading central and remote laboratory teams
- Leading, coaching and developing a team including 3 Quality Control Engineers/Business Partners and a Lab Manager
- Driving the regional Innovation Strategy, including plant trials and product development
- Championing a strong safety culture through visible leadership

About You

- Tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering,



Industrial Chemistry or a related discipline (mandatory)
- Minimum 10 years' experience in technical/quality roles within cement, lime, concrete or related manufacturing industries
- Proven people leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and drive performance
- Robust analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable management information
- Commercially astute, with confidence engaging clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and comfortable operating both autonomously and collaboratively
- A genuine commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Why Adbri?

- Join a business with a long-standing reputation and the backing of a global leader (CRH)
- Lead meaningful, high-impact quality and innovation initiatives across a significant regional operation
- Genuine career development opportunities within Adbri and across the broader CRH network
- Competitive salary package, plus benefits
- Be part of a safety-first, values-driven culture that respects and invests in its people

📌 Manager, Quality - Cement and Lime (Birkenhead)
🏢 Adbri
📍 Birkenhead