About Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials

What if your work could shape the materials that power everyday life — from the cities we live in, to the healthcare we rely on, to the technologies driving our future? At Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials (OF&EM), this is exactly what we do. Count on a welcoming environment where purpose meets impact. Here, we collaborate across the Americas, Europe and Asia to develop, manufacture and supply fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in advancing life around the world.

We foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, where you can contribute authentically, and where innovation and well-being go hand in hand. We encourage our people to grow, explore new solutions and become the best version of themselves. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials, an Orbia business, is looking for a Senior Quality Manager to be based at our Rocksavage and Thornton Science Park offices in the UK. Occasional travel to customer sites within the UK/Globally expected on the role.

Main Purpose

Overall leadership and management of the Quality functions (Pharma/cGMP/Medical & Industrial) for Orbia’s Fluor & Energy Materials Operations and Pharma business unit. Working closely with the Operations Director and Pharma business leader, translate business strategy & goals into strategic and operational plans for the UK Quality functions across multiple operating locations (& regions), provide visible leadership to the UK Quality teams and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers/stakeholders to ensure delivery of business objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for all aspects of UK Quality across Orbia F&EM’s Operations and Pharma Business Unit. Direct leadership and management of the Quality teams across Orbia F&EM’s UK locations and indirect management of all quality aspects across other operating locations with the overall aim of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, world-class service to Orbia’s customers, efficient operations and long-term value-creation for Orbia.
• Working through the Quality management teams, identify, define and implement the requirements of quality policies, standards, processes and procedures to achieve and maintain world-class performance. To monitor and assess potential future quality and regulatory issues to determine the impact and formulate the most effective strategy for the business.
• Through leading by example, ensure that the quality functions across all sites are seen as collaborative partners in serving Orbia’s Medical/Pharma customers. Always promote a culture of quality-beyond-compliance, drive continuous improvement/lean ways of working, value mindset and active listening and support other stakeholders.
• To develop and maintain functional knowledge and expertise in the medical quality functional areas. To recruit, train, develop the Quality teams and promote/nurture cross-site or cross-discipline support, communication and collaboration to maximise value and minimise risk for the business.
• Keep abreast of Orbia’s strategic plans by maintaining proactive engagement with business and leadership teams to provide necessary insights and support so that not only are quality aspects considered and factored into early thinking re strategic plans but are also delivered seeking optimum value for Orbia’s investments.
• Establish and maintain necessary expertise, networks, contacts and processes to monitor and assess any relevant regulatory requirements, risks or opportunities depending upon Orbia’s play to win strategy.
• Establish and maintain necessary expertise, resources, systems and tools so that Orbia can leverage the right technological solutions as a world-class pharma business.
• Manage the medical quality operational and capital expenditure in line with budgets and business plans.
• Act as one of the Rocksavage Management team, providing input to strategy, leadership and accountability for our UK objectives.