QC Specialist

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

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead quality control processes for ready-mix operations, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards


• Perform and oversee testing of raw materials and concrete to maintain consistent product quality


• Analyze data trends and implement continuous improvement actions to optimize mix performance


• Partner with operations and plant teams to resolve quality issues and support production goals


• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation aligned with regulatory and company requirements


• This position is in the field - \"boots on the ground\"

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated expertise in quality control practices


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail


• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams


• Proficiency in interpreting specifications, standards, and technical data


• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment


• Strong work ethic

Work Environment

This role operates in both office and field settings, including laboratories, production plants, and construction sites. The position involves regular interaction with operations teams and may require travel between locations. Work may include exposure to outdoor conditions and industrial environments, with appropriate safety measures in place.

What We Offer

• $69,000-$75,000 base salary


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions


• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:


• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits


• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance


• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.