Field QC Specialist - Ready-Mix & Materials

Heidelberg Materials North America; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $69,000–$75,000

401(k) with company contribution and 3

Competitive benefits (Medical, Dental,

Vision

HSA/HRA & FSA

AD&D, Disability & Life Insurance

Paid bonding leave, vacation, sick and

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading builder materials company, seeks a field-based Quality Control Lead for ready-mix operations in the Houston area. The role emphasizes testing materials, ensuring compliance with specifications, and driving data-driven improvements to maintain consistent product quality.

You will collaborate with operations and plant teams, travel between locations as needed, and maintain thorough documentation to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control practices in manufacturing or construction materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to interpret specifications, standards, and technical data.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control processes for ready-mix operations, ensuring compliance with specs and standards.
• Test and oversee materials and concrete to maintain product quality.
• Analyze data trends and implement improvements to optimize mix performance.
• Collaborate with operations and plant teams to resolve quality issues and support production goals.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation per regulatory and company requirements.
• Role is field-based with hands-on, boots-on-the-ground duties.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical skills

Communication

Specifications interpretation

Safety & quality

Work ethic

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading builder materials company, seeks a field-based Quality Control Lead for ready-mix operations in the Houston area. The role emphasizes testing materials, ensuring compliance with specifications, and driving data-driven improvements to maintain consistent product quality.

You will collaborate with operations and plant teams, travel between locations as needed, and maintain thorough documentation to meet regulatory requirements.