QC Manager

PB Materials; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PB Materials is seeking a Technical Quality Control Manager responsible for leadership and improvement of quality assurance programs in Lubbock, Texas. This role serves as the primary technical authority ensuring compliance and optimizing mix designs and laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the ready-mix concrete industry along with required certifications. You will lead a team and focus on maintaining high-quality standards across operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ready-mix concrete or aggregates.
• 5+ years in technical leadership or quality management roles.
• Recognized technical leader with extensive knowledge in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality control and assurance functions.
• Oversee mix design optimization and approvals.
• Manage laboratory operations and compliance requirements.
• Support operations and resolve quality-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Technical Expertise

Mix Design Development

Laboratory Operations Management

Customer Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Technical Quality Control Manager is responsible for leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the company's quality assurance and quality control programs across ready‑mix concrete, aggregates, and related construction materials operations. This position serves as the company's primary technical authority for materials quality, mix design development, laboratory operations, specification compliance, and customer technical support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all quality control and quality assurance functions.
• Oversee mix design development, optimization, and approvals.
• Manage laboratory operations and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, ACI, TxDOT, and customer specifications.
• Support operations, sales, and customers with technical expertise.
• Investigate and resolve quality‑related issues.
• Develop and mentor quality control personnel across all locations.

Required Certifications

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1
• NRMCA Concrete Technologist Level 3 or Level 4
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record

Preferred Certifications

• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 2
• ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 2
• TxDOT Level II Concrete Technician
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or related field preferred.

10+ years of ready‑mix concrete, aggregates, or construction materials experience.

5+ years in technical leadership or quality management roles.

Direct Reports

• Regional Quality Control Managers
• Laboratory Managers
• Laboratory Technicians
• Quality Assurance Specialists
• Materials Engineers

Key Performance Indicators

• Specification Compliance
• Customer Quality Complaints
• Mix Design Approval Success Rate
• Laboratory Audit Performance
• Product Consistency Metrics
• Quality Claim Reduction
• Employee Certification Completion

Preferred Candidate Profile

A recognized technical leader with extensive knowledge of ready‑mix concrete, aggregates, laboratory management, ASTM standards, ACI standards, and quality management systems.