Quality Control Manager

Responsible for the quality control function for the plant. Provides supervision for the Laboratory personnel to ensure quality standards are met in a safe and cost-effective manner. Oversees testing methodologies and provides feedback to various departments to increase production quality. Ensure that safe work practices are implemented and followed in compliance with Corporate Safety policies and State and Federal Regulations.

• Manage the quality control function of the plant to ensure the product meets specifications and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of employees and activities in the Quality Control Department.
• Determine laboratory strategy to align with plant and company goals and objectives for product quality.
• Serve as the plant technical expert on cement quality.
• Provide training and support to lab personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Ensure the accuracy of lab equipment including its utilization and results; provide technical expertise to maintain, calibrate and optimize the lab XRF to ensure accurate and precise analysis of all materials.
• Develop new standards and upgrades calibrations as required.
• Monitor quality from the quarry through raw grinding, burning, cement grinding, and shipping areas of the plant. Use statistical methods to track quality.
• Collaborate with Production Management to address concerns and make recommendations for improvements both proactively and reactively.
• Maintain up-to-date quality control records.
• Prepare/sign letters of certification and mill test reports.
• Act as the liaison with other departments in adjusting and setting internal set points for process operations to maximize product quality.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of lab equipment/systems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of normative and standards.
• Drive projects for possible/necessary new equipment in collaboration with Senior Quality Control Manager and HTC.
• Provide a positive work environment for staff to maximize their personal and organizational potential.
• Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing trainings, monitoring compliance, etc.
• Proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company’s health & safety performance.
• Develop and improve products to increase customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate potential beneficial use of raw materials for possible use in cement manufacturing process.

• Education: Four-year degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a similar technical degree.
• Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in the cement industry; quality control supervision desired.
• Specific Knowledge: Thorough understanding of cement chemistry, X-ray, and advanced chemical, physical and microscopic analytical and testing procedures; knowledgeable in the following analytical methods: XRF, Spectrophotometry, wet chemical methods, physical testing, and clinker/cement microscopy. Knowledge of City, State & Federal statutes and regulations pertaining to Environmental compliance and Safety.
• Business Understanding: In-depth knowledge of relevant ASTM specifications and procedures.
• Other: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; proficient computer skills and familiarity with Windows Microsoft Office and SAP preferred; ability to work as a member of a team in a Total Quality environment.

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