SIMON | QC Supervisor

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for daily oversight of activities related to testing and inspection of all aggregate products, supporting effective quality control procedures and systems, training and developing staff, and promoting effective coordination of quality control activities with manufacturing, sales and operations teams.  

Main Responsibilities:

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Direct daily work assignments and monitor/manage performance of QC team
•    Provide mentoring, coaching, and training support to staff 
•    Act as a subject matter expert regarding quality control specifications and principles 
•    Recommend and assist in implementation of quality initiatives to support continuous improvement
•    Communicate across departments to enhance the teamwork essential to consistently producing quality products
•    Plan and coordinate quality control activities and establish priorities to support effective operations and cost control, including effective utilization of materials and resources
•    Recognize and solve actual and potential problems related to quality control operations
•    Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary
•    Review and analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications 
•    Coordinate use of external laboratories and third parties involved in testing and quality control compliance
•    Ensure all quality control operations and activities are conducted in conformance with company policies, regulatory agency guidance, and compliance standards 
•    Develop and implement measures to improve methods that support safety service, quality and performance of products
•    Operate company vehicle to travel to other offices and work locations as necessary

Education:

•    Associates degree in relevant field such as quality management, engineering, business administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    ACI and DOT testing certification required; advanced certifications preferred
•    Valid driver's license and ability to maintain clean driving record required

Skills:

•    5+ years of technical quality control experience and/or equivalent combination of training and experience required
•    5+ years of experience in quality control testing of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete preferred
•    Sound knowledge of applicable material testing standards and specifications governed by federal, state and local testing agencies, including DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards
•    Ability to work independently without direct supervision and resolve problems and technical issues 
•    Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of employees
•    Solid computer skills using a range of programs and applications, including MS Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), database/spreadsheet programs, an