Supervisor, Materials QC Operations I

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General Summary

This position is responsible for managing the laboratory, overseeing the lab testing process, and supervising lab and field technicians. The role ensures all quality control procedures are followed and maintains all laboratory accreditation programs (AASHTO, ASTM, and State). Additionally, this position performs sampling and testing of construction materials in both laboratory and field settings as needed.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Supervise, develop, and manage QC technicians to ensure company quality goals, system requirements, and objectives are met, focusing on job performance to optimize resource use, work schedules, safety, and productivity

• Perform sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials on an as-needed basis to ensure compliance with quality standards

• Provide management with recommendations related to hiring, firing, performance reviews, and annual compensation of QC technicians to maintain a high-performing team

• Ensure the requirements for materials quality outlined in the company management system (GMS) and the Construction Materials Playbook are implemented and followed to maintain high standards

• Review, summarize, and communicate testing results to plant operations promptly to ensure materials meet specifications and corrective actions are taken when required, ensuring continuous quality control

• Leverage QC software (e.g., Stonemont, R18LabQMS, Autodesk Build, HCSS) to manage and improve efficiency within the quality operation

• Train QC technicians on sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials to prepare them for additional certification and enhance their skills

• Manage all facets of national/state accreditation programs (AASHTO, ASTM, local DOT), including meeting accreditation deadlines, identifying and correcting lab deficiencies, maintaining laboratory standards, completing accreditation materials, and coordinating facility and equipment maintenance to ensure compliance and operational excellence

• Review and analyze sampling, testing, and design results to ensure quality standards are met and to oversee technician job performance effectively

• Participate in regular quality-focused meetings with construction materials teams to review materials quality key performance metrics (e.g., MFTQ, HMA bonus performance) and drive continuous improvement

• Conduct safety meetings and inspections to provide a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations

Education

• High school diploma required

• Certification from a Regional or State Agency for material being sampled, tested, inspected required

• NICET III certification desired

Work Experience

• 5+ years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to address customer service issues  

• Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations 

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to supervise technical staff

• Strong organizational skills

• Good oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability and willingness to consistently abide by company code of conduct

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive