Quality Control Manager

Position: QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Overview  Reporting to the General Manager, the QC Manager will be responsible for ensuring the product quality of asphalt materials produced from our asphalt plants and road construction projects, as well as managing the team of Asphalt Lab Technicians.
Responsibilities   Participate, supervise and assist in the development, introduction and training of new value-added products, addressing customer complaints, and conducting root cause investigations.
Supervise, schedule and co-ordinate the activities of QC staff.
Responsible for the administration of the laboratory and equipment including supporting audit readiness (internal and external) and maintaining equipment calibrations.
Developing, implementing, and maintaining QMS, SOPs, and document control.
Monitoring compliance of paving and construction work with project specifications.
Aid in troubleshooting of asphalt and construction quality problems, determine causes and implement corrective actions and monitor success.
Make informed decisions/communicate decisions regarding product and project quality.
Liaises with customers to ensure product satisfaction and handling customer complaints and assisting with third-party
Review, analyze and compare test results with specifications, tolerances, and targets to ensure product quality. Report test results and any deviations or trends immediately to the appropriate department, and follow-up to ensure the appropriate actions have taken place.
Develop and optimize asphalt mix designs for quality and costs.
Initiate asphalt plant adjustments to ensure product quality.
Interview, hire, train & coach QC team members.
Monthly Activity Report.
Skills and

Physical Requirements   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
The ability to read and interpret manufacturing or engineering drawings.
Strong leadership skills.
Proven experience managing technicians or teams, driving corrective actions, and enforcing safety/industry standards.
Strong analytical skills to determine the root cause of defects and implement corrective actions.
Effective verbal and written skills for reporting to senior management and communicating with suppliers.
Deep understanding of construction contracts, specifications, and industry best practice
Position may require working nights, weekends, or overtime based on production schedules.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in a plant or construction environment with varying weather conditions.
Qualifications   Significant hands-on experience in construction quality control. 5+ years of experience in a similar role is required.
A post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience in the road construction industry is required.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must have a valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a vehicle, to conduct site visits as required.
CCIL (Hot Mix Asphalt) certification is required.
ACI (American Concrete Institute) certification is desired, or be obtained within the first year of hire.
Compensation  $110,000-$130,000/year

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