Quality Control Manager - Ready Mix Concrete

Overview:

Titan America, LLC, is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity and connect society.

 

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our business. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.

 

Titan Virginia Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Manager supporting Titan Virginia Ready Mix, Northern Virginia region’s Quality organization, located in Sterling, VA. This salaried exempt position will report directly to the General Manager.

 

The primary responsibilities of this position are developing and implementing systems to ensure consistent, quality concrete that meets customer expectations, at the lowest possible cost, as well as providing expert technical support, in-house monitoring, and testing services to all plants, job sites and key customers.  The QC Manager drives implementation and maintenance of a quality program that elevates the proficiency, efficiency, and precision of personnel, instrumentation, and methods for testing concrete-making materials, in-process products, and finished products.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to anticipate, understand, and meet customer requirements for product performance
• Design concrete mixtures to ensure customer needs and specification requirements are met with the optimal combination of materials; optimize as needed, for cost and performance
• Create submittals, attend pre-pour meetings, manage plant and jobsite product performance, and provide troubleshooting
• Collect, analyze, manage, and communicate quality key performance indicators
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and programs
• Manage certifications for labs, plants, and personnel in accordance with VDOT and NRMCA requirements
• Supervise the region’s technicians and laboratories; provide expert guidance and assistance
• Sample, test, and monitor raw materials for compliance with applicable specifications
• Observe job site testing and perform comparative testing with independent testing agencies
• Monitor test data and plant records for specification compliance in commercial and DOT sectors
• Carry out all pertinent ACI and DOT testing procedures and evaluations
• Monitor material rejections or losses to ensure this volume is minimized and ultimately eliminated
• Provide technical support for customer complaints, including investigation and recommendation of solutions
• Oversee and manage the quality technicians, labs, and field equipment
• Coordinate Ready Mix Quality Control functions with the Roanoke Cement Quality Control department and the Titan America Technical Services organization as required

Qualifications:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 7-10 years related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience required
• VDOT and ACI certifications
• Knowledgeable of concrete industry standards and specifications and with ready mix manufacturing design, processes and equipment
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and understand necessary customer, local, state and federal specifications and standards

 

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines, assist in the resolution of technical problems, and manage ambiguous information effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and electronic communication
• Ability to deal professionally with others and to create constructive working relationships and an overall positive working environment
• Project management skills and knowledge including strong math and statistical analysis
• Proficiency with MS Office software and working knowledge of industry software
• Ability to travel within the region daily and as needed, must possess and maintain acceptable driving record
• Ability to work extended hours, holidays, nights and weekends as needed
• Physical job requirements include working outdoors with exposure to heat and cold, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights and lifting up to 50 lbs.

 

Titan America LLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, matching 401K, paid vacation and holidays).

 

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.  EOE/AA-M/F/H/V

 

Interested, qualified applicants please submit resume online at www.titanamerica.com