QC Manager

Description

Position Summary

The Technical Quality Control Manager is responsible for leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the company's quality assurance and quality control programs across ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and related construction materials operations. This position serves as the company's primary technical authority for materials quality, mix design development, laboratory operations, specification compliance, and customer technical support.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead all quality control and quality assurance functions.
Oversee mix design development, optimization, and approvals.
Manage laboratory operations and accreditation requirements.
Ensure compliance with ASTM, ACI, TxDOT, and customer specifications.
Support operations, sales, and customers with technical expertise.
Investigate and resolve quality-related issues.
Develop and mentor quality control personnel across all locations.

Required Certifications

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1

NRMCA Concrete Technologist Level 3 or Level 4
Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record

Preferred Certifications

ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 2
ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 2
 

TxDOT Level II Concrete Technician
Professional Engineer (PE) License

Requirements

Required Certifications

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1

NRMCA Concrete Technologist Level 3 or Level 4

Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record

Preferred Certifications

ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 2
ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 2
TxDOT Level II Concrete Technician
Professional Engineer (PE) License

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or related field preferred.
10+ years of ready-mix concrete, aggregates, or construction materials experience.
5+ years in technical leadership or quality management roles.

Direct Reports

Regional Quality Control Managers
Laboratory Managers
Laboratory Technicians
Quality Assurance Specialists
Materials Engineers

Key Performance Indicators

Specification Compliance
Customer Quality Complaints
Mix Design Approval Success Rate
Laboratory Audit Performance
Product Consistency Metrics
Quality Claim Reduction
Employee Certification Completion

Preferred Candidate Profile

A recognized technical leader with extensive knowledge of ready-mix concrete, aggregates, laboratory management, ASTM standards, ACI standards, and quality management systems.