Quality Control Manager

CalPortland; Washington; On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement program

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Quality Control Manager to assist the Quality Director by reviewing project specifications, recommending mix designs to quote, developing and submitting designs, and troubleshooting field performance. This role coordinates with Sales, Operations and field technicians; conducts ASTM/AASHTO tests; maintains lab certifications; and prepares submittals and reports.

Requirements include a Degree in Concrete Management or Civil Engineering (or 5+ years’ related experience);

Qualifications

• Knowledge of concrete and aggregate testing per ASTM/AASHTO standards.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in concrete/mix design or QC management.
• Supervisory experience and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and recommend mix designs to the Sales Department to quote jobs.
• Participate in pre-bid preparation.
• Schedule Field Technicians daily duties.
• Maintain lab housekeeping as well as inventory control.
• Prepare project submittals.
• Coordinate work with other regional management personnel to better serve the customer.
• Attend pre-job meetings and provide input on issues impacting product quality.
• Conduct aggregate testing per ASTM/AASHTO standards.
• Assist with trial batches and related testing.
• Enter data into Stonemont for mix designs and test results.
• Prepare and analyze reports to optimize mix performance.
• Handle and resolve project problems and complaints.
• Maintain lab certifications and calibrations.
• Obtain necessary ACI, OSHA and MSHA certifications.

Skills

Quality control

Supervisory experience

Concrete testing

Aggregate testing

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Concrete Management

Civil Engineering degree or related field

5+ years experience

Tools

Stonemont

Job description

Job Summary

The Quality Control Manager will assist the Quality Director with reviewing project specifications and recommending mix designs to quote, developing and submitting mix designs, and optimizing and troubleshooting mixes' field performance.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Salary Range $105,000 to $120,000

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and recommend mix designs to the Sales Department to quote jobs
• Participate in pre-bidding preparation
• Schedule Field Technicians daily duties
• Maintain lab housekeeping as well as inventory control
• Prepare project submittals
• Coordinate work with other regional management personnel, i.e., Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Dispatch in order to better serve the customer
• Attend pre-job meetings and provide input on issues that may impact product quality
• Conduct aggregate testing as per applicable (ASTM, etc.) test methods
• Assist with trial batches (i.e. preparing and weighing up material, running applicable ACI tests, etc.)
• Enter data into Stonemont (i.e. mix designs, break results, etc.)
• Prepare and analyze reports (i.e. compressive strength, gradations, etc.) to determine how to optimize mix performance
• Handle and provide solutions for project problems and complaints
• Keep current on lab certification(s)
• Maintain equipment and calibrations for laboratory and field equipment
• Obtain and maintain all necessary ACI, OSHA and MSHA certifications

Education

Degree in Concrete Management, Civil Engineering (preferred) or related field or minimum 5 years’ experience

Requirements/Qualifications

• Knowledge of concrete and aggregate testing with respect to current ASTM and AASHTO standards
• Previous supervisory experience
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work in varying extreme weather conditions
• Strong communication skills; ability to motivate and influence others
• Must understand the basics of concrete and aggregate production
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office basics (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Strong math, analytical, and attention to details skills
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others
• Obtain the physical ability to: climb, bend, squat, lift, stretch, drive, ride, vibrate, twist, push/pull of controls, and ride on rough terrain
• Use of hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers
• Must have a valid Driver's License and a clean DMV record
• Overtime work plus nights may be required
• Appropriate ACI and certifications preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.