Quality Control Supervisor - Lab (cement)

The quality control lab supervisor is responsible for ensuring that our cement products meet quality standards and are within company, DOT, and ASTM guidelines. The individual will oversee all aspects of the quality control process, including testing procedures, data analysis, and reporting. The individual is responsible for training employees, assigning work tasks, and ensuring safety within the quality department.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

Responsible for ensuring that employees are trained and follow safety procedures in the lab.

Responsible for assigning work tasks and ensuring work is completed in a timely and adequate manner.

Creates and distributes staffing schedule for the laboratory.

Responsible for employee relations to include the selection, hiring, discipline, termination, promotion, and motivation.

Assumes duties of Quality Control Manager in their absence.

Prepares and maintains monthly, weekly, and daily reports that detail all aspects of the cement manufacturing process.

Inventories all raw material, solid fuels, and finished products.

Prepares and distributes mill test certificates and letters of certification to appropriate parties.

Advises shipping department as to which cement is ready for shipment and which silos to use.

Coordinates with Quarry Supervisor to blend onsite quarry material based on analysis.

Coordinates with production department the grinding schedule and instructions.

Develops and monitors procedures and programs to increase process efficiency, maintain quality of product, improve working conditions, and decrease operating costs to lowest level possible.

Maintains testing equipment within the laboratory to assure accurate results.

Responsible for the protection of personnel and equipment and operating the plant within the framework of the plant environmental permit requirements, in a safe and efficient manner, as to maximize production and profitability.

Responsible for completing area audits.

Always maintains work area and equipment in a safe and clean condition.

Responsible for abiding by and supporting all company and plant safety policies, rules and procedures as well as M.S.H.A regulations.

Educational Skills and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of ASTM test procedures and standards for cement.

Knowledge of quarry/mining operation activity/processes

Broad knowledge of individual pieces of testing equipment and machines.

Strong analytical skills utilizing spreadsheets, other computer programs and other tools to support continuous improvement manufacturing.

Education & Experience

Successful completion of high school or GED certificate.

A college degree in Chemistry, Material Science or Engineering is required.

1 to 3 years of cement process engineering, ASTM quality control testing or similar material quality control testing preferred.

Will demonstrate strong leadership qualities such as:

Ability to effectively communicate company Vision, Mission, and Values and align functional goals, KPI’s and objectives accordingly.

Demonstrate communication skills that incorporate emotional maturity, active listening, clear verbal directions/instructions, collaboration, and team building delivered with professionalism and respect at all levels.

Operate with a commitment to serve others by subordinating personal interests to the needs of those being led.

Effectively demonstrate knowledge, integrity, character, experience, humility, wisdom, and discernment necessary to create trust and influence.

Other Qualifications

Must be a team player who is safety conscious and quality driven.

Ability to listen and understand information presented through spoken words.

Ability to communicate information in speaking.

Ability to read and understand information presented in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate interpersonal skills.

Ability to supervise own work and be self-motivated.

Ability to abide by company safety policies and procedures and to work safely within a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to chemicals, solvents, fumes, acids, grease, and fuels. The employee may be frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee may be frequently exposed to high precarious places. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may occasionally be exposed to confined and tight work areas. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform job task assignments 8 to 12 hours per day, 5 days a week and occasional weekends.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. ground to shoulder height frequently and up to 75 lbs. ground to waist level height occasionally.

Ability to perform tasks on rough, uneven surfaces and terrain.

Ability to work and perform tasks at heights from 1 to 60 feet from the ground while utilizing a personal fall arrest harness and lanyard.

Ability to work on stairs, ladders, raised platforms, flat and angled surfaces at varying heights.

Capable of speaking, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, climbing ladder and stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping for periods extending to twelve (12) hours per day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78217 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78217: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,000 - $100,000