Quality Manager - Northeast, OH - CRH Americas

Job ID:  503823

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

Position Overview

Partner with Division GM, Area Managers, Asphalt Production Managers, Aggregates Production Managers, Construction and QC Groups to assist and enhance development, supply, and production of suitable quality products to meet specifications for Private, Commercial, and Agency Projects. The Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing the quality control work and Technicians within his/her area. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Meets all requirements for Ohio Department of Transportation, Levels 2 and 3 (asphalt), Levels 1, 2 and 3 (aggregate).
• Continually improve operations to take full advantage of Vertical Integration Capabilities and leverage Market Share through Asphalt Mix Optimization and Engineering, implementation of Recycle Materials, and Aggregates.
• Recruit, coach, and develop employees to strengthen work force.
• Demonstrate a hands-on; collaborative approach.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Be action oriented and drive for results.
• Exhibit strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Be adept at problem solving through a questioning approach to identify root cause issues and effective solutions.
• Build influencing relationships and build an effective QC Team.
• Have strong planning and organizing skills.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses.
• Promote safety.
• Proficient in Marshall and Superpave mix design development and analysis.
• Works in a technician capacity when needed.
• Is mobile throughout the division.
• Serves as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or appoints employees to serve.
• Helps technicians make adjustment to mixes as needed at all locations.
• Assists the sales department, handling customer complaints as it relates to mixes.
• Conducts training sessions.
• Interaction and communication/scheduling with internal and external consumer base.
• Ensure proper and accurate calibration of testing equipment.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to perform asphalt mix designs.
• Design and fabricate HMA that meets or exceeds the required job specifications.
• Supervise the daily work of the QC Technicians within the area.
• Ensure that QC techs are following QC Plan and Specs.

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Willingness to develop subordinates’ technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.

Qualifications

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

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is frequently very loud and may require protective equipment.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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 a 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!

The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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