This position will be responsible for standardizing quality procedures, improving product consistency, overseeing laboratory operations, maintaining regulatory and specification compliance, and developing a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization. The Quality Control Manager will work closely with Operations, Sales, Plant Management, laboratory personnel, customers, and third-party testing laboratories to ensure our aggregate products consistently meet company, customer, and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage company-wide quality control and quality assurance programs.
- Establish standardized testing procedures, reporting practices, and quality standards across all locations.
- Oversee internal laboratories and relationships with accredited third-party testing laboratories.
- Ensure compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, TxDOT, ODOT, USACE, customer specifications, and other applicable requirements.
- Review laboratory test results, gradations, physical property testing, and quality reports.
- Investigate quality issues and discrepancies and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor quality metrics and provide meaningful reporting to company leadership.
- Oversee laboratory equipment calibration, certification, proficiency testing, inspections, and audits.
- Partner with Plant Managers and Operations teams to improve product consistency and production performance.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Quality Control Technicians and laboratory personnel.
- Develop and provide quality-related training to operations personnel.
- Support customers, contractors, engineers, consultants, and government agencies on quality and specification matters.
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of quality control experience in aggregates, mining, construction materials, asphalt, concrete, or a related industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
- Strong knowledge of aggregate production and quality control processes.
- Strong understanding of ASTM, AASHTO, TxDOT, ODOT, USACE, and applicable testing standards.
- Experience with laboratory accreditation programs and quality assurance systems preferred.
- Experience working with accredited third-party laboratories and external quality audits strongly preferred.
- Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience managing quality programs across multiple facilities is highly desirable.
- Ability to interpret construction specifications, engineering requirements, laboratory results, and technical data.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across different locations and departments.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. P&K Stone, LLC does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
P&K Stone offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement savings opportunities, and professional development programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
P&K Stone, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.
P&K Stone is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.