QC Supervisor/Engineer - AMAT West

Job ID:  500917

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for all aspects of Quality Management in hot mix asphalt, ready mix concrete, and aggregates production in the NE Oklahoma Market. This individual will plan, coordinate, and direct the quality control program. Applicant must be a team player willing to help find solutions, detail oriented, able to read and interpret material specifications, able to work in a physical and fast-paced manufacturing / construction environment and comply with all safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Ensures a safe working environment in compliance with all Safety Polices for all employees and visitors to the facility. 
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards, and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Directs field technicians and lab technicians in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product, quality, and reliability.
• Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality in order to maintain customer relations.
• Responsible for design and overseeing of all submissions of all asphalt, and ready mix concrete mix designs and their implementation at the plants.
• Responsible for all Material Certification submittals for the Company and outside customers as requested.
• Responsible for being liaison between the Company and outside testing labs.  State Departments of Transportation, appropriate county and/or cities, and independent labs are included.
• Responsible for informing the proper supervision of test results and giving technical advice and information when requested.  This includes prompt notification of supervisors of poor test results and other deficiencies when they occur.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records of test results and correspondence.
• Delegate responsibilities & expect accountability
• Encourage constructive feedback, engagement, inclusion, and diversity at all levels
• Ability to establish positive and productive working relationships
• Foster a culture that values critical thinking and problem solving
• Other Duties as required

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required and four (4) plus years of experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineers License preferred
• Be 18 years of age or older.

Work Requirements

• Safely operate various types of equipment related to work requirements.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as per company policy.
• Must be willing to travel to each jobsite and work away from home when required.
• Report to work at the designated start time. Reliable attendance is essential.
• Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors/managers with other duties as required.
• Available to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Test product for the required specifications depending upon each job.
• Ability to use all tools required to complete testing of product.

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.

• Climb: ascend/descend three point of entry into cab of equipment/vehicle.
• Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects (50-70 lbs.) from one level to another.
• Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (50-70 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking from one location to another.
• Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended or knees flexed when sitting.
• Push/Pull: Exertion of force on or against object (70 lbs.) to move it from one location to another.
• Reach: extend the hands and arms in any direction.
• Kneel: maintain the body in an erect posture while resting body weight on one or both knees.
• Stoop: flexion of the upper body forward at the waist with partial flexion of the knee while standing.
• Twist: using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.

Work Environment

• Noise: sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to sense of hearing.
• Requires being exposed to extremes of hot, cold and wet weather.
• Fumes: vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction.
• Gases: carbon monoxide and ozone.
• Dust: airborne particles of any kind such as dust.
• Hazards: closeness to moving mechanical parts; slipping while ascending/descending equipment cab;
• Working near live traffic while on the job site.
• Protection: required to wear hard hat, safety glasses (prescription or non-prescription) with side shields, safety vest, gloves, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection.

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 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!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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