QC Supervisor-Houston, TX

 
 

Job ID:  488812

 

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.  We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

 

The Quality Control (QC) Supervisor for Aggregate Operations is responsible for providing technical expertise, support and guidance to the Texas Materials quality control department, external/internal customers, sales team and quarry operations ensuring the highest product quality and customer service. They will build partnerships with other leaders and their teams working collaboratively to meet shared company objectives. They must demonstrate continuous leadership in supporting our core values: Safety, Integrity, and Quality.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

• Responsible for providing leadership that develops and sustains a team supporting 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 Texas Materials meets and exceeds state and federal requirements.
• Responsible for all quality control activities required to produce 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 a strong line of communication with all lines of business, management, and their teams.
• Support customers and sales team demand for samples to be collected, packaged, tested, and sent out.
• Interacts directly with internal and external customers through effective communication to satisfy material submittal and testing deadlines.
• Work with internal HMA and Ready Mix QC to meet their needs.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise from customers by analyzing and evaluating specific conditions or situations to the best benefit of the company and the customer.
• Effectively manage employee performance through (FLT) Front Line Leadership Training that includes but is not limited to coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Maintain current QC/QA certifications.
• Stonemont master user to review product changes over time.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in Texas Materials safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations including (MSHA) Mine Safety and Health Administration and (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration aggregate production, safety, environmental, state, federal, and company policies; ensure observance and compliance of such regulations.
• Bi-annual 3rd party product testing for all products at all locations.
• Conduct testing of TxDOT state base at the Marble Falls quarry location.
• Oversee and ensure 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.

 

Managerial Duties/Function

 

• Actively participate in industry associations, including Texas Asphalt and Concrete Association (TACA). Support and maintain a working relationship with state, local and private agencies.
• Manage all financial aspects of the quality control business unit.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Review tests and procedures performed to ensure the results conform to the established procedures and policies.
• Oversee QMS program.
• Oversight on specialty products and products with tight tolerance:
  • Grade 4 and 5 HMA rock
  • P154 and rapid drain materials
• Specialty blends
• Testing and creating new products
• Conduct laboratory tours and explain operating procedures to the public and visitors.
• Managing QC technicians at the quarry and remote technicians to support the PS&G sites, including managing employee workloads, schedules and staffing needs.
• Verify and oversee all training/certifications for lab employees.
• Assist with Interviewing and hiring process as necessary.

 

Qualifications

 Education