Ash Grove Cement Company · 1 week ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Ash Grove Cement Company is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, focusing on innovation and excellence. The Quality Assurance Manager oversees all aspects of quality control, including quarry mining, raw material handling, and laboratory testing, while promoting safety and continuous improvement within the plant operations.
Responsibilities
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
Manages the Quarry, Laboratory and Shipping/Raw Materials Supervisors within the Quality Control Department
Provides leadership and direction in the areas of EH&S and Quality to ensure these elements are incorporated into the way we run our business
Works with management team to develop short and long-range business goals and performance objectives for the plant in addition to directing resources as necessary to meet and/or exceed performance objectives
Regularly reviews department’s performance compared to budget, operating plan/forecast, including status of capital projects, and holds supervisors accountable for their performance
Provides a positive work environment for staff to maximize their personal and organizational potential
Participate in escalated human resource activities
Improves the plant's performance through ongoing education, training and development of key personnel, quality hiring and succession and workforce planning
Communicates information timely and regularly with direct reports and other managers and employees within the plant
Provides value-driven leadership in sustaining Ash Grove’s culture, including but not limited to, customer focus, EH&S, employee relations, cost controls, and community relations
Collaborates with Production Management to address concerns and make recommendations for improvements both proactively and reactively
Evaluates potential beneficial use of alternative raw materials for possible use in the cement manufacturing process
Maintains a close working relationship with Sales & Marketing and customers
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc
Minimum 4 years - bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, chemistry, biology, geology, or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in industry related field with managerial experience
Knowledge of a high commitment to quality
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Preferred
Graduate degree in Engineering, construction management, chemistry, biology, geology, or related field preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more!
Company
Ash Grove Cement Company
Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882.
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Funding
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