Regional Quality Control Manager

Quikrete; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

QUIKRETE Companies seeks a Regional Quality Control Manager for the Florida Region, based in Lakeland/Plant City with travel about 50%. You will lead quality initiatives across multiple plants, mentor QC staff, and coordinate with corporate QA and R&D.

Responsibilities include raw and finished material quality assurance, data analysis, investigations, new product trials, audits, and safety compliance. Strong supervisory experience and chemical/materials background preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ industrial experience in the Quality field.
• B.S. in science or engineering preferred; Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degrees are a plus.
• Experience in (dry) chemicals or materials manufacturing is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Access is a plus.
• Working knowledge of construction material testing (concrete, cement, aggregate) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw material quality, including evaluation of potential sources, review and analysis of QC data, vendor visits, and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Ensure finished product quality, including review and analysis of QC/QA data, and disposition of nonconforming product.
• Manage QC staff contributions, with training and counseling as needed.
• Conduct customer complaint investigations and liaise between Sales, Operations, and corporate QA staff.
• Troubleshoot and implement preventive and corrective actions for complaints and QC/QA trends.
• Conduct new product trials and introductions with R&D and QA.
• Audit QUIKRETE Plants for compliance with quality requirements.
• Contribute to and implement Corporate Quality initiatives.
• Maintain plants’ Formula Master, Raw Material Approvals, and QC Manual.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in science/engineering

Chemistry/Chemical Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

The QUIKRETE Companies is seeking highly motivated talent to be the Regional Quality Control Manager for the Florida Region. This challenging and rewarding position will be based out of Lakeland and Plant City locations, with travel approximately 50% of the time, reporting directly to the Florida Regional Operations Vice President. The Regional Quality Control Manager will:

• Ensure that all plants in the Florida Region are consistently providing quality product to QUIKRETE customers.
• Support regional QUIKRETE plants’ Quality Control staff, leading in problem solving and long-term quality improvements.
• Work in a friendly, collaborative environment with significant independence but access to extensive support from experienced mentors, including the corporate QA staff and R&D staff located at our Professional Support Campus in Johns Creek, Georgia.
• Work with all levels of management to achieve company objectives.
• Have broad responsibility for contributing to the quality of QUIKRETE® products produced throughout the Florida Region.

Expected Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates with a B.S. degree in science or engineering: Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degrees are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ industrial experience in the Quality field.
• Experience in (dry) chemicals or materials manufacturing is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with Access is a plus.
• Working knowledge of construction material testing (concrete, cement, aggregate) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing background.
• Safety program experience – hazard recognition, OSHA-30 hour, or similar background.
• American Concrete Institute certifications - Quality Technical Manager
• Knowledge of related ASTM – C144, C33, and C895.
• Work history in Masonry or Concrete related field.
• Ability to lead in a teamwork environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to both take and provide direction in a manufacturing environment with ever-changing demands.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personnel.
• Ability to standardize, implement, and use data to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw material quality, including initial evaluation of potential sources, review and analysis of QC data, periodic vendor visits and evaluation, and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Ensure finished product quality, including review and analysis of QC and QA data, and disposition of nonconforming product.
• Manage QC staff contributions, with training and counseling provided as needed.
• Conduct customer complaint investigations (may include site visit) and liaison activity between Sales, Operations, and corporate QA staff.
• Troubleshoot and determine preventive and corrective actions as needed for complaints, QC/QA trends, etc.
• Conduct new product trials and introductions, working collaboratively with R&D and QA.
• Audit QUIKRETE Plants for compliance with quality requirements.
• Contribute to and implement Corporate Quality initiatives.
• Maintain plants’ Formula Master book, Raw Material Approval records, and QC Manual based upon corporate provided documentation.
• Perform mixer studies to ensure homogenous batches are efficiently achieved.
• Ensure compliance with 3rd party audit requirements and function as point person at plants during audits.
• Participate with outside boards and specifier meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Capabilities

• Legs, feet, body and trunk are constantly used to stand, walk, turn and twist upper body.
• Requires the ability to constantly use hands and arms to reach, grasp, finger and feel.
• Hands, arms, legs, feet and body are occasionally used to climb heights up to 100 feet.
• Legs, feet, body and trunk are used intermittently to sit, squat, crouch/stoop and bend.
• It is intermittently required to use hands, arms, legs, feet, body, and trunk to carry, lift/lower, push/pull not more than 100 lbs.
• Must have good vision and hearing (corrected if necessary).
• Must be able to handle the psychological stress of employee supervision, handling multiple projects and priorities, and occasionally extended working hours.

Working Conditions

• Indoor desk work combined with working in the manufacturing environment, having varying weather conditions in the local area, including temperature extremes, dust, rain, wind and snow.
• Exposure to dust, freshly mixed portland cement, solvents, fuels and other hazardous materials and exposure to industrial equipment including electrical equipment.
• It requires physical endurance to work 40-50 hours per week over a period of 5-6 days.
• Requires the ability to climb heights (steps, ladders, and ramp walkways with handrails).
• Travel within region and elsewhere as required.

Training

We will provide comprehensive training including of our raw materials, products, and QA / QC requirements. We offer the opportunity for career growth as a part of the QUIKRETE Companies.

The QUIKRETE Companies is the leading producer of packaged construction materials, including pre-blended concretes, mortars, grouts, stuccos, and other related cement-based repair products, as well as polymer sealants, acrylic repair products and admixtures, anchoring epoxies, and more.

QUIKRETE® offers attractive salaries and benefits including competitive base pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, basic life and personal loss insurance, supplemental life insurance, and a 401k retirement plan with a generous company match policy.

The QUIKRETE Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Quikrete is not an affirmative action employer. We are an EEO employer.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.