Quality Control Lead Analyst - Sumterville, FL

Job ID:  503045

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Quality Control Lead Analyst
Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor
 

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

•    Health Insurance
•    Dental Insurance 
•    Vision Insurance
•    401k with company match and profit-sharing 
•    Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time
•    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Employee Assistance Program 
•    Disability Pay
•    Life Insurance
•    Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

Under general supervision, the Quality Control Lead Analyst acts as relief for vacations, sick time, and cross-training for Quality Control Analyst, Quality Physical Analyst, and Quality Chemical Analyst positions.  Completes all testing, data interpretation, documentation, responsibilities, and other roles of the position for which they are performing.  Performs other testing and related laboratory functions as needed and assures accurate record keeping and documentation of all test results. Works as part of the lab team to ensure that products and results are consistently meeting quality standards.

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Observes all applicable safety policies and regulations.
• Follow housekeeping standards and 5S in the designated areas and in the laboratory.
• Analyzes results given by Quality Control Analysts, Quality Chemical Analyst and Quality Physical Analyst.
• Ensures Quality Control Supervisor and Manager are fully informed on all quality and deviation issues.
• Maintains adequate supply of all necessary materials.
• To work effectively as a team member in the areas of safety, environment, and timely communications with other departments to help meet the goals of the Quality Control        Department and the plant.
• Prepares graphs, charts, and other reports as directed.  Maintains and processes pertinent paperwork and records for organized file and retrieval purposes.
• Participates in employee development and cross-training programs.
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all quality calculations.
• Performs additional non-routine testing for research when necessary.
• Operates, calibrates and performs minor repairs on laboratory and field-testing equipment when necessary.
• Serves as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, safety and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.
• Assists in development and implementation of additional training tools, such as calculation spreadsheets, troubleshooting guidelines, SOP’s, training material, etc.
• Enforces and monitors Quality Control personnel cleaning schedule, sampling schedule, and safety documentation
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, and similar information.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with ASTM standards and testing procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, and make accurate corrections based on the data analyzed. 
• Knowledge of basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
• Must successfully complete on-the-job training provided by designated supervision or otherwise qualified individuals.
• Ability to accurately use all laboratory equipment used in performing various tests such as balances, burets, flasks, jet sieves, and other related equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer for record-keeping and calculations.  Must be familiar with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk over rough and uneven surfaces and climb stairs.  

What to expect in a cement environment: 

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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 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!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.