QC Manager

Milestone-3; Maple Ridge (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Contractors seeks a hands-on Quality Control (QC) Manager to lead QC lab teams across assigned locations, implement QC systems, and ensure products meet INDOT and company standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in quality control or a related field, 5+ years of supervisory QC experience in asphalt, and INDOT/Asphalt QC certifications (or willingness to obtain). Collaboration with estimating, plant managers and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality control or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in quality control in asphalt.
• INDOT Quality Control Certification (must obtain if not currently held).
• Asphalt QC Certification (must obtain if not currently held).

Responsibilities

• Directs QC lab functions at assigned locations.
• Develops and approves mix designs to maximize quality and minimize cost.
• Reads and interprets technical specifications and QC plans.
• Communicates with internal/external customers and plant managers.
• Meets INDOT deadlines and ensures safety in lab and field operations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in quality control or related field

Job description

Build Your Career at Milestone Contractors!The QC Manager Implements and manages quality control systems designed to ensure continuous production of advanced composite materials and applications consistent with established standards, customer specifications and production goals. The position supervises a team of QC Technicians.Essential FunctionsDirects QC lab functions at assigned locationsUnderstands aggregate and aggregate properties.Follows and revises QC plans; reads and understands technical specifications.Provides proper amount of QC personnel; develops lab group budgetMaintains QC lab equipmentDevelops and approves mix designs to maximize quality and minimize cost.Prepares mix formula for bid submissions; maintains all material reports.Makes decisions on mix adjustments based on Milestone and INDOT QC results.Understands, utilizes, and teaches the Bailey method.Interprets customer requirements.Develops and implements best practicesConducts internal process auditsDevelops and maintains current knowledge of advances in quality control fieldCommunicates with internal/external customers.Works with estimating department and plant managers to determine aggregate sources.Translates technical information to lay people at weekly scheduling meetings.Facilitates collaboration among multiple workgroups (plant, lab, laydown, and field crews.)Establishes effective relationships with aggregate supplier.Meets INDOT deadlines.Ensures training needs are met.Conducts OJT with lab technicians and apprentices.Presents materials to various groups/levels of company.Promotes and maintains safe work environment.Exhibits safe work behaviors; ensures all QC employees do the same.Wears all prescribed PPE.Evaluates, controls and eliminates hazards from lab areasAdditional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skillsEducation QualificationsPreferred Bachelor's Degree in quality control, or related fieldExperience Qualifications5+ years previous experience in a supervisory quality control position in the asphalt industryLicenses and CertificationsINDOT Quality Control Certification (must obtain if not currently held)Asphalt QC Certification (must obtain if not currently held)Working Conditions/Physical DemandsContinuous exposure to aggregates, gravel, water, asphalt, concreteIndoor lab conditions that include mechanical equipment, noise, vibration, fumes and airborne particlesOutdoor conditions that include inclement weather, precipitation, heat, humidity, dust, asphalt and/or concrete, aggregate/gravel pits, moving or stopped traffic at job sitesLifts, pushes, pulls, pours or carries heavy objects, buckets of materialWalks and stands for long periods of timeBends, stoops, squats, reaches to move, mix and test materialsUses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue;Uses good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination, with the ability to quickly move arms and legs.Possess excellent stamina to work between 8-12 hours per dayDrives distances between labs, plants and job sitesTravel throughout the state to job sites and satellite offices is required; primarily day travel but some overnight may be necessary.About Milestone ContractorsMilestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#MilestoneContractorsLP