Quality Control Manager

 

Job ID:  511044

 

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

 

Position Overview

 

The Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for providing technical expertise, support and guidance to HK Contractors, Inc. Quality Control Department, external/internal customers, sales team and asphalt/quarry/recycle operations ensuring the highest product quality and customer service. Build partnerships with other leaders and their teams working collaboratively to meet shared company objectives. Demonstrate continuous leadership in supporting our core values: Safety, Integrity, and Quality.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

 

Essential Duties/Functions

• Responsible to provide leadership that develops and sustains a team that supports our core values of Safety, Integrity & Quality.
• Support and lead the QC team in safe production activities with the goal of sustaining ZERO incidents.
• Maintain QC/QA processes for facilities to ensure HK Contractor meets and exceeds state and federal requirements.
• Responsible for all quality control activities required to produce hot mix asphalt (HMA) and aggregate materials that meet all state, county, town, local/private and federal specification requirements.
• Create awareness among personnel regarding KPI’s (key performance indicators) and cost control.
• Support product quality and customer service by maintaining strong line of communication with all lines of business, management, and their teams.
• Interact directly with internal and external customers through effective communication in order to satisfy material submittal and testing deadlines.
• Evaluate and review/approve all mix designs in the region.  Consideration will be given to aggregate demands, cost, and feasibility. Strive to be low cost producer while maintaining high level of quality and integrity.
• Communicate and assist paving personnel in adjusting processes to conform to specifications.
• Effective management of employee performance through (FLT) Front Line Leadership Training that includes but not limited to coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Maintain current QC/QA certifications.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in HK Contractors, Inc. and Oldcastle safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations including (MSHA) Mine Safety and Health Administration and (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration affecting asphalt plant production, safety, environmental, state, federal, and company policies; ensure observance and compliance of such regulations.
• Oversees and ensures lab equipment and reference materials are maintained and up to date.
• Mentor others in the areas of technical, operational, customer relations and supervisory functions.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

 

Managerial Duties/Function

• Activities participate in industry associations. Support and maintain a working relationship with state, local and private agencies.
• Review weekly and monthly paving schedules.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Assist with Interviewing and hiring process as necessary.
• Conducts laboratory tours and explains operating procedures to the public and visitors.
• Verifies and oversees all traini