Quality Lead

Overview

We\''re looking for a passionate and proactive Quality Lead to join our team, reporting to the SSHEQ Manager and working from our Gravesend office. This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, with flexibility where needed to support production or resolve urgent quality matters. There may also be the opportunity to travel to suppliers, customers and external laboratories.Responsibilities

Lead the quality assurance function within our lubricants manufacturing plant, ensuring we meet international standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.Manage day-to-day and ongoing development of the quality system, champion continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on product performance, reliability, and compliance.Manage and continuously review quality systems to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, company standards, customer requirements, and in conjunction with key stakeholders, ExxonMobil Quality Systems.Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits (regulatory, certification, and customer assessments).Support the improvement and development of quality test methods and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.Participate in third-party supplier assessments and oversee new supplier approvals.Manage Weights and Measures activities in line with legal and internal standards.Maintain packaging data to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations.Lead investigations into product non-conformities, customer complaints, and process deviations.Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) collaborating with production and relevant teams.Identify opportunities to optimize formulations, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency.Communicate effectively with other functional areas to support quality initiatives.Provide oversight of quality certifications and quality-related events/incidents in other European markets where Moove operates and distributes, in addition to primary focus on UK operations.Qualifications

A bachelor\''s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field, or practical experience in a quality or laboratory environment.Proven experience with ISO management systems, audits, and regulatory compliance.Experience of working within a quality role.Working with honesty and integrity.Strong and clear communication skills.Able to work on own initiative.Able to work under pressure.Innovative and flexible.Strong problem-solving skills.Change agent and active challenger to drive cost and efficiency improvements.Desirable Skills

Knowledge of lubricant properties, additive chemistry and international quality standard.Quality related qualification.Line management experience.IQA Membership.Lead auditor training.Additional language, with Portuguese, French and Spanish highly desirable.Benefits

Competitive SalaryAnnual Bonus25 days holiday plus bank holidays annually (pro-rata)Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%)Life Assurance 4x basic salaryMedicash EAP and PerksFree ParkingEnhanced Family LeaveCompany eventsHow to apply

Interested in becoming a Moover? Join us as our Quality Lead and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, we\''d love to hear from ..... full job details .....