Quality Control Manager - Johnston, IA

Job ID:  504025

Des Moines Asphalt and Paving, a CRH company, has been leading the asphalt industry in Central Iowa for over forty-five years. We have completed a wide variety of projects including highway and street paving, commercial paving projects, parking lot construction, custom asphalt milling, and chip sealing.

Position Overview

The Quality Control Manager will manage quality assurance plans, a laboratory quality system plan, a training program, and quality assurance staff to ensure hot mix asphalt and component materials comply with the applicable specifications. Conduct research and review the research of others to improve the company’s product quality and profitability. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• 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.
• Appraising performance, including annual evaluations and new employee 60-day evaluations.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Lead by example.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.
• Work with the Sales and Marketing Department on customer requirements for quotes, submittals, ect.
• Manage collection and analyzing HMA and AGG production and construction data.  Recommend appropriate adjustments to production and construction staff to bring process into compliance with applicable standards and follow-up on actions taken to ensure anticipated results are obtained.
• HMA Mixture Design:  assist in development of design gradations.
• Assist with Interviewing and hiring process as necessary.
• Investigate any reports of low quality work.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality by communication observations.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings with project team.
• Build customer relations, investigate product quality complaints and recommend operation changes as needed.
• Develops implements and evaluates programs and procedures to ensure quality.
• Mix design creation and implementation.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.E.) from a four year college or university; or five or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control. Civil engineering and/or P.E. highly desired.
• HMA Plant and/or Paving Technician Classification preferred.
• ACI Field Grade I, ACI Strength, and ACI Aggregate Grade I Certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of safety, the environment and transportation.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic operating procedures and mechanics of an asphalt plants.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must desplay a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be familiar with local municipality and DOT specifications, such as sampling frequency, sampling methods, graduation requirements, quality requirements, etc.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.
• Must have a solid understanding of plant practices and quality control procedures.
• Must be skilled in using computer and Excel, Word, CommandQC, Command Batch, and Command Concrete software programs.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Ability to read, understands, and interprets architectural and engineering documents, as well as ACI, ASTM, and AASHTO Standards.
• Must have strong problem solgving and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hold weights of 5-10lbs in a stretched arm position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs (minimum) on a repetitive basis.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• Able to work extended hours if needed.  
• Job hazards include exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all weather conditions.
• 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.

What CRH Offers You

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

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 a 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!

Des Moines Asphalt and Paving, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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