Quality Control Manager

Job ID:  503253

Callanan Industries, Inc., a CRH Company, was founded in 1883 as an aggregate mining company.  Over a century later, Callanan Industries, Inc. continues to be a leading supplier of paving materials and construction services, providing a complete range of high quality aggregates, asphalt paving, and ready mix concrete products to state, federal, municipal, commercial, and private customers with operations throughout New York State.  Callanan Industries, Inc. was purchased by CRH Americas in 1985.  

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Callanan Industries
• Drive a culture of safety as well as the organizational safety initiatives within the Hot Mix Asphalt/Aggregate Quality Control group.
• Demonstrate and communicate our core value of Putting Safety First in all we do and promoting safety as a shared, uncompromised value.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment that supports our organizational values and provides a great place to work.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Quality Control team to ensure high quality, efficiency, and service.
• Exhibit leadership principles with the Quality Control and Hot Mix Asphalt teams and continue to grow in leadership.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including mix optimization, design optimization, recycle efficiency, and bonus capture.
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished products.
• Responsible for monitoring quality of raw material at sites and working with team to maintain and improve.
• Formulate and maintain quality assurance objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize cost.
• Plan and prepare for mix designs and lead design scheduling efforts.
• Direct employees engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to asphalt products quality and reliability.
• Investigate and address customer complaints regarding asphalt/aggregate quality.
• Manage and schedule area Quality Control personnel for appropriate coverage.
• Participate in NYSDOT pre-pave meetings.
• Visit projects and engage with customers and crew to ensure we are providing quality product and continuously improving.
• Participate in industry associations as needed.
• Support hiring, retention, and development of Quality Control technicians.
• Responsible for communications with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding lab/plant/field.
• Responsible for Hot Mix Asphalt density and mix issue resolution.
• Support team in troubleshooting mix issues at plants and in the field.
• Support and lead material research and development, new technologies, and processes.
• Collaborate with sales team to resolve customer and agency issues and to be proactive on projects.  
• Responsible for maximizing bonus and reducing/eliminating any quality penalties.
• Supports development of Hot Mix Asphalt strategy leveraging Quality Control to maximize cost and plant efficiency and development of operational and market strategies.
• Collaborate with agencies including NYSDOT, township and other third party assigned by owners to be proactive in producing and resolving any issues that arise.
• Lead all Quality Control performance and process initiatives including Event Learnings, Pre-Pave Meetings, weekly planning, and other best practices.
• Responsible for administrative responsibilities including Prism and Stonemont.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Salary Range: $90,000-100,000 with 15% bonus potential

What CRH Americas Offers You

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

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Callanan Industries, Inc is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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