Qc Manager-Lufkin, Tx Jobs

Job ID: 481835

East Texas Asphalt, a CRH Company, is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier owned and operated by CRH Americas Materials, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. East Texas Asphalt is part of CRH America's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 2,000 employees statewide.

Position Summary

Managing a companywide Quality Control Plan, a laboratory quality system plan, a training program, and quality assurance staff to ensure hot mix asphalt (HMA) and component materials comply with the applicable specifications. Conduct research and review the research of others to improve the company’s product quality and performance. This position may include night work and overtime. Duties are performed under limited supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• HMA Mixture Design: assist in the development of design gradation.
• Investigate reports of low-quality work and make recommendations for resolutions.
• Manage the collection and analysis of HMA production data and construction data. Recommendations for appropriate adjustments to production and construction staff to bring process into compliance with applicable standards and follow-up on needed actions to ensure anticipated results are obtained.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings with project teams.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programs and procedures to ensure quality.
• Evaluate possible quality issues of the job sites.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual
• Strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with interviewing and hiring process as necessary.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Execution of performance appraisal system, including annual evaluations and mid-year evaluations.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.
• Lead by example.
• Willingness to develop subordinates’ technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.E.) from a four-year college or university; or four or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic operating procedures and mechanics of an asphalt plant. Knowledge of safety, the environment and transportation.
• HMA Plant and/or Paving Technician Classification preferred.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and malfunctions and respond accordingly.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA and state agencies. Protective equipment that is required for this position: Hardhat, safety glasses, reinforced-toed shoes, hand protection, safety vest/high visibility clothing for any work in the field, and hearing protection.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, works outside in conditions that may be cold and icy, and exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

What CRH Offers You

• Group retirement savings program
• Highly competitive base pay
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Health and wellness programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

East Texas Asphalt, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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