Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Concrete, Continuous Improvement, Decentralized Operations/Management, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Infrastructure Construction, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Materials Testing, Mentoring, Mobile Plant/Equipment, Operations, Organizational Skills, Performance Testing, Product Support, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Reliability Engineering, Roadway Construction, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Small Company, Staff Policies, Statistics, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management
Job ID: 524519
APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
Lead Excellence in Materials Testing & Team Performance
Position Overview
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing industry? We are seeking an exceptional Quality Control Laboratory Manager to lead our Quality Control program across hot mix asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and aggregate production. This pivotal role demands a collaborative leader, passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. If you are detail-oriented, adept at interpreting technical specifications, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and integrity, join us to help shape the future of our materials production.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion Safety: Foster a culture of safety, ensuring strict adherence to all company Safety Policies for both employees and visitors.
- Drive Quality & Integrity: Maintain uncompromising standards in quality control testing, upholding the integrity of our products and processes.
- Lead & Develop Teams: Oversee daily operations of the Quality Control Department, including scheduling, supervising, training, and mentoring Quality Control Technicians. Inspire your team to deliver their best.
- Deliver Results: Provide clear, timely communication of test results and actionable technical guidance to support product reliability and performance.
- Build Partnerships: Serve as the primary point of contact with external testing agencies—state DOTs, local municipalities, and independent laboratories—ensuring seamless collaboration and compliance.
- Manage Compliance: Liaise with specifying agencies for Qualified Product List (QPL) status and maintain laboratory approval with DOTs.
- Organize for Success: Ensure laboratory and mobile equipment are clean, organized, and well-maintained for optimal operations.
- Anticipate Needs: Review job proposals to proactively address customer requirements and expectations.
- Advance Materials Design: Support the preparation and submission of asphalt mix designs, concrete mix designs, and aggregate submittals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Analyze for Excellence: Evaluate statistical data and product specifications to ensure consistency, reliability, and continuous improvement in our products.
- Resolve & Improve: Investigate customer complaints, collaborate on resolutions, and implement improvements to enhance satisfaction and performance.
- Maintain Precision: Keep meticulous records of test results, reports, and related documentation.
- Ensure Readiness: Guarantee required asphalt mix designs are updated and available for production needs.
- Optimize Production: Determine cold-feed aggregate percentages to maintain desired gradations and quality standards.
- Empower Teams: Effectively delegate responsibilities, hold team members accountable, and encourage professional growth.
- Promote Engagement: Build an inclusive, collaborative environment that values diversity and fosters continuous improvement.
- Adapt & Contribute: Take on additional duties as assigned, supporting the company’s evolving needs.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a passionate team dedicated to excellence in materials production.
- Lead in a state-of-the-art laboratory that values innovation and integrity.
- Grow your career with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Be a key driver of quality and reliability in projects that shape communities.
Qualifications
We’re looking for candidates with proven leadership in quality control, strong technical acumen, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and inspire those around you, we invite you to apply.
Apply Today
Join us and become a cornerstone of our quality assurance team. Your expertise and leadership will help us deliver products that meet the highest standards and exceed customer expectations.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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