Quality Manager

About the role

The Quality Manager supervises and administers all plant laboratory activities, including quality control and the proportioning of materials used in the cement manufacturing process. This position ensures the efficient operation of the plant laboratory facility. The position is required to remain available on a 24-hour basis to assist with the lab and processing problems.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Adds additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures efficient plant quality control procedures. Monitors quality control and collaborates with plant management regarding current quality control status and actions needed for improving product quality.
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities to plant laboratory employees.
• Provides indirect supervision over plant personnel affecting product quality or control of production processes. In addition, supervises and evaluates the job performance of laboratory personnel.
• Establishes technical director and sales department the cement quality control parameters needed to be competitive in the marketplace.
• Reviews and interprets cement and other raw material research data stored in the lab computer.
• Calculates and reviews daily production activities and results.
• Supervises and ensures test procedures are conducted according to established standards and guidelines.
• Maintains continual awareness of changes in the production process and evaluates their impact on the quality of the product. Recommends processing changes.
• Generates instructions for setting and adjusting equipment to make raw meals and cement to obtain a uniform quality. Establishes laboratory quality control parameters for slurry, clinker, and cement.
• Confers regularly with other department managers regarding quality control issues such as harvesting raw material to obtain the desired mix, optimum utilization of raw material, production scheduling, and mill grinding.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall safety of the plant lab and conducts safety meetings for lab personnel regularly as specified by management.
• Maintains daily inventory of cement, process additives and chemicals, and other raw materials as assigned by management.
• Orders lab equipment, meets with vendors and ensures proper repairs, maintenance, and calibration of existing lab equipment.
• Attends various plant meetings and training sessions to interact and consult with other department managers regarding plant operations.
• Investigates alternate raw material sources, fuels, and alternate suppliers of grinding aid.
• Attends professional education workshops and seminars to keep cement research and chemistry updated. Through publications, memos, and professional organization, maintains knowledge of changes in American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) specifications.
• Assumes and performs the responsibilities of Radiation Safety Officer. Participates in air quality inspections and associated air permit responsibilities.
• Maintains ASSHTO accreditation, which includes quarterly, biannual, and yearly file audits and an internal audit process of testing methods executed in the lab.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 year/bachelor's Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of expereience as Assistant Chief Chemist or similiar position in a cement manufacturing or related industry.
• Preferred 3 years of supervisory experience in a lab or related industry.
• Proficient in problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to build a team, lead a team, and work with groups or contractors
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Extensive knowledge of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and geology
• Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process, ASTM standards, AASHTO standards, and quality control procedures are taken in production operations
• Ability to use a computer to store data and generate reports
• Ability to follow specific instructions and guidelines
• Ability to refer to the manager when clarification or interpretation of organizational policy
• Ability to exercise direct supervision over all laboratory personnel at the plant

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, you will need:

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical proficiency in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and geology.
• Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process, ASTM standards, AASHTO standards, and quality control procedures.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Ability to maintain and interpret laboratory data.
• Ability to manage and supervise laboratory personnel.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on business needs.