Quality Manager

Position: Quality Control Manager
Reports To: Vice President, Operations
Staff: Direct Reports: 7
Lab Technician: 5
Physical Testers: 2

PURPOSE:
To maintain the quality of all Cement Company products in a safe and environmentally friendly manner while meeting compliance set forth by ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials, International) and CCRL (Cement Concrete Reference
Laboratory).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee Cement Company’s quality control program. Individual is required to manage the day-to-day and long-term operations of the cement plant quality control department in compliance with ASTM standards and procedures for chemical and physical
specifications. Individual must direct the department with a strong focus on personnel safety and environmental compliance while managing costs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum technical degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineer and/or equivalent of ten years minimum experience in cement chemistry.

Technical: Individual must possess a thorough understanding of cement manufacturing process & technology (raw grinding, pyro process, finish grinding and quality control systems). Individual should understand X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology, clinker microscopy and influencing factors, product physical testing procedures and methodology, and continually develop technical and professional skills/knowledge in job related areas, such as:

 Cement manufacturing technology
 Computer systems & programs (MS Office)
 Quality control systems
 Analytical equipment & troubleshooting
 Environmental requirements and controls
 ASTM specifications and CCRL requirements

Occupational/organizational knowledge and skills: Individual will learn and apply the organization's culture (organizational values and structure, decision making channels and planning processes) in their management of the department.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

The individual should possess:
 Strong attention to detail, observational, organizational, and leadership skills.
 Strong knowledge of mathematics, data analysis, and statistical methods.
 Excellent communication and listening skills.
 The ability to handle stress.
 An ability to train direct reports.
 Appropriate skills to motivate and guide individuals and groups toward goal achievement.
 The ability to focus efforts on details and procedures.
 Good negotiating skills.
 Strong problem-solving skills.
 A thorough understanding of the governing regulatory statues effecting product or employee safety (State and Federal).
 A basic understanding of good financial accountability and planning practices.
 The ability to structure and execute work activities through effective planning, organizing, delegating and managing.
 Conceptual, analytical and presentation abilities.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The individual should be:
 Highly resistant to stress.
 Able to cope with adversity.
 Highly motivated and assertive.
 Resilient.
 Capable of handling the daily stress associated with operations and personnel interactions.
 An example of integrity.
 Capable of handling opposing facts and viewpoints.
 Highly ethical.
Date Posted
7/11/2023
Location
USA
Job Id
2123
Industry
Cement & Lime
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