Quality Manager — Cement Lab & Process Optimizer

CRH plc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the plant laboratory operations, quality control, and material proportioning in our Omaha, NE cement facility. The role requires staying on-call to support lab and processing issues and to drive continuous quality improvements.

The position emphasizes safety, leadership of lab personnel, and collaboration with plant management to maintain ASTM/AASHTO standards and optimize production quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years as Assistant Chief Chemist or similar in cement industry.
• Preferred 3 years supervisory experience in a lab.
• Proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong English written, verbal and listening communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant laboratory activities, quality control, and material proportioning for cement production.
• Ensure safe operation of the laboratory and maintain 24-hour availability for lab/processing issues.
• Lead and evaluate laboratory personnel; assign responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Monitor quality control status and drive improvements to product quality in collaboration with plant management.
• Establish laboratory quality control parameters for slurry, clinker, and cement; adjust equipment as needed.
• Communicate with department managers on quality control issues affecting raw material choices and production scheduling.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Quality control software

ASTM/AASHTO standards knowledge

Job description

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the plant laboratory operations, quality control, and material proportioning in our Omaha, NE cement facility. The role requires staying on-call to support lab and processing issues and to drive continuous quality improvements.

The position emphasizes safety, leadership of lab personnel, and collaboration with plant management to maintain ASTM/AASHTO standards and optimize production quality.