Plant Quality Assurance Manager

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Looking for a life-long career, with opportunities for advancement, and unmatched benefits packages?
Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for 50 years. Our Aurora, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities.

We are currently hiring for Plant Quality Assurance Manager

This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS OF $1,500

 

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, the Quality Assurance Manager is primarily responsible for ensuring that plants are consistent in achieving and maintaining company Quality standards at the assigned production facility or facilities. This includes direct involvement and management of concrete technology, plant standards, efficiency reporting, training and development. 

• Review all current mix designs and ensure compliance with M curve requirements, ASTM/CSA standards, etc.  This includes but is not limited to:

1. Evaluation of raw materials as received by the facility
2. Communication with suppliers in the event of materials being out of target specifications.
3. Ensuring Production is achieving targets during the manufacturing process.

• Review all proposed changes to mix designs from local Plant Management, and obtain approval from the Director of Quality Assurance prior to implementation. 
• Review compliance with Unilock Total Quality Management program.
• Provide training to all Operators, Supervisors and Plant Managers.  This includes Concrete Technology, Total Quality Management program, as well as proper machine set up and operation. 
• Implementation of process improvements to maximize Quality and efficiency of production.
• Assist as required by the Director of Quality Assurance in the development of new products and processes to further enhance the Unilock line of products.
• Coordinate with Sales and Plant Management for new colors and finishes, ensuring the Plant has the ability to manufacture requested finish and evaluation of any special aggregates required.
• Manage admixture production (If applicable), ensuring raw materials are available and in compliance with specifications.  Review of production results including solids, pH, and viscosity if required.  Corrective action to be determined with the Director of Quality Assurance in the event of a non-compliant production run. 
• Work in the manufacturing facilities, adhering to Safety LOTO requirements and PPE.  Must be observant of other employees to ensure they are following any required safety procedures.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to design concrete mixtures based on weight or volumetric methods, including a fundamental understanding of admixtures and their use. 
• 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in concrete construction
• ACI/PCI/MCPX or related certifications 

What we offer you

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) start beginning of the month following the start date, at very reasonable rates
• 401k Matching (after a year), Life Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Reimbursements for Wellness and Gym Membership
• Charitable contribution matching
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Company-wide closure/paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays