Senior Asphalt QC Manager - HMA & Standards

Central-Stone-Company-1; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Stone Company seeks an Asphalt Quality Control Manager to lead QA standards, oversee QC technicians, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple St. Louis area plants.

The role focuses on developing QA systems, training staff, designing HMA mixes, and auditing sites and laboratories. Strong leadership, 10+ years in asphalt QA, and Missouri DOT experience are required. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and strategies to meet company, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of quality control professionals, including hiring and setting performance objectives.
• Develop hot mix asphalt (HMA) mix designs for state and commercial projects balancing cost, efficiency, and quality.
• Conduct regular site and laboratory audits and inspections to ensure quality standards and policies are followed.
• Support sales and operations teams with customer questions and feedback to improve products and processes.
• Stay current with proposed and upcoming changes to material specifications and understand impact on the company.
• Maintain and document accurate timely records of testing results.
• Analyze test data and use corrective action to prevent non-conforming products.
• Communicate effectively with QC Technicians and Plant Operators.
• At least 10 years’ experience in asphalt production and quality control field.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with Missouri DOT standards and specifications.
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodologies.
• Three to five years prior experience leading and developing people.
• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities efficiently under deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office products.
• Must pass a drug screen, background check, and applicable physical/functional capacity tests.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and strategies to meet company, industry, and city/state/federal regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of quality control professionals, including hiring and setting performance objectives.
• Develop hot mix asphalt (HMA) mix designs for state and commercial projects that balance cost-effectiveness, plant efficiency, and high quality.
• Conduct regular site and laboratory audits and inspections to ensure quality standards and policies are being followed.
• Support sales and operations teams, as-needed, with customer questions and complaints and use the feedback to improve products and processes.
• Stay current with proposed and upcoming changes to material specifications and understand how it may affect the company.
• Maintain and document accurate timely records of testing results.
• Analyze test data and use corrective action to prevent non-conforming products.
• Must be able to work with other members of the team and communicate effectively and efficiently with Quality Control Technicians and Plant Operators.
• At least 10 years’ experience in asphalt production and quality control field required.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Communication

Time management

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Central Stone Company seeks an Asphalt Quality Control Manager to lead QA standards, oversee QC technicians, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple St. Louis area plants.

The role focuses on developing QA systems, training staff, designing HMA mixes, and auditing sites and laboratories. Strong leadership, 10+ years in asphalt QA, and Missouri DOT experience are required. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver’s license are essential.