Quality Control Supervisor jobs in Virginia

Quality Control Supervisor

Richmond, VA

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.

In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.

At the heart of Titan America's operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.

We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.

Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is clear—to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our served markets.

Titan Virginia Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Supervisor in its Northern Virginia region located in Richmond, VA. This salaried non-exempt position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. The primary function of this position is to ensure high quality ready-mix product, provide industry related technical assessments, and lead the region’s quality organization.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the region’s technicians and laboratories, maintaining all appropriate certifications for plants and department personnel
• Review specifications and create and optimize concrete design mixes, ensuring consistency throughout the region in mix design, submittal, and performance monitoring procedures
• Perform and observe sample testing and monitoring of our concrete production and procedures for the region, performing comparative testing with independent testing agencies
• Sample, test, and monitor raw materials for compliance of applicable specifications
• Communicate with customers, testing laboratories, dispatch, and production employees regarding mix utilization and admixture dosage rates
• Perform all pertinent ASTM, ACI, and DOT testing procedures and evaluations
• Perform plant inspections and recommend corrective action to ensure compliance with project specifications, VDOT, Federal specifications and Titan America’s QA guidelines
• Perform visual inspection assessments of jobsite conditions, solutions, and recommendations to correct problems if they occur
• Monitor test report data and plant records for specification compliance in accordance with project, Federal and State specifications
• Provide input relating to testing programs and concrete mix designs with QC Manager
• Support Sales and Production departments in resolving quality-based customer queries and complaints
• Participate in the analysis of customer claims and support the investigation of the causes linked to process or production conditions

Qualifications and Experience:

• VDOT Plant, ACI Field Testing, Aggregate, and Lab Technician Certifications preferred or able to obtain within six months
• Previous management/supervisory experience required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in laboratory testing of concrete and trial batch procedures
• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications as well as knowledge of ready mix manufacturing design, processes, equipment, and basic knowledge of design and control of concrete mixes
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and apply abstract and concrete variables
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate in Windows, Excel, Adobe, and MS Office, knowledge of other software programs and computer functionality a plus
• Excellent data entry skills and ability to multi-task under pressure

Working Environment

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime
• Job requires the following motions: climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, riding on rough terrain, and exposure to extremes of heat or cold weather
• Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical, and drug screen
• Expected to travel within the state to visit customer locations and provide technical assistance and maintain positive working relationships

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.