Quality Control Manager - Chanute, KS - Military Veterans
at CRH
Job ID: 502965
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package, and opportunities for your continued growth and development!
Summary:
The Quality Control Manager strives for continuous improvement through inter-departmental cross functionality. The position oversees the management of all aspects of quality control including, but not limited to, quarry mining, raw material sourcing and handling, laboratory(s) testing and compliance, and shipping under the direction of the Plant Manager.
What you’ll be contributing:
- 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.
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- 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.
- Graduate degree in Engineering, construction management, chemistry, biology, geology, or related field preferred
- 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
What’s next for you?
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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!
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Chanute, KS
CRH is the leading building materials business in North America and the world. Our global footprint spans 29 countries, employing 73,000 people at over 3,155 operating locations, serving customers across the entire building materials spectrum.
What do we do?
CRH manufactures and supplies a range of building materials, products and innovative solutions for the construction industry. From primary materials that we extract, process and supply, to products that are highly engineered and high-value-added, CRH is uniquely positioned to address evolving trends in global construction markets. Our products can be found throughout the built environment from major public infrastructure to commercial buildings and residential structures.
CRH Values
- People are our priority. We build enduring relationships and we care for each other 's safety and well-being.
- Character is our strength. We do what we say we live by our word and we collaborate to deliver as one team.
- Performance and our commitment. We achieve impact globally through local delivery entrepreneurial Dr. and environmental stewardship.
- Innovation is our way forward. We strive to shape the next generation of sustainable building materials and solutions.
To deliver solutions across multiple product lines CRH is structured into two Divisions:
CRH Europe and CRH Americas
CRH Americas encompasses our America's materials businesses, Architectural Products, and infrastructure products in North America.
Americas Materials : Aggregates, asphalt, cement, ready mix concrete, paving & construction services.
Architectural Products : Residential and commercial outdoor space solutions
Infrastructure Products : Infrastructure solutions for water, energy, telecom, and transportation.
Our products are everywhere you live go and work.
We build sustainable communities to connect you to the people places and things that matter.
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- Residential : From pavers for your driveway to mulch for your backyard, we provide the function you need with the aesthetics you want.
Americas Materials
We are North America’s leading supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services.
#1 Asphalt producer & Paver
#1 Aggregates Producer
#2 Ready Mixed Concrete Producer
#3 Cement for Production
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A leader in our industry committed to safety and customer service.
CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 28,300 employees at 1,605 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.
As one of the world’s leading building products and materials companies, CRH combines the flexibility, speed and in-depth market knowledge of local businesses with the buying power, shared expertise and operational excellence of a national network.
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We are North America’s leading manufacturer of concrete building and hardscape products.
#1 Masonry Manufacturer
#1 Hardscapes Manufacturer
#2 Dry-mix concrete and Lawn & Garden
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Our Architectural Products cover a wide spectrum of applications – from the structural masonry, used in erecting cityscapes and urban centers, to the finishing touches of a backyard oasis.
For more than 30 years, our brands, including Belgard, Sakrete, Echelon, Jolly Gardener and Amerimix, have set the standard for design, technical acumen and thought leadership in their related categories – helping consumers, design and landscape professionals craft their vision from concept to installation.
Pavers, patio slabs, stone veneer, retaining walls, architectural block, composite decking, dry mix concrete, fertilizers and mulches are but a few categories where Oldcastle APG leads the marketplace. Our customers are serviced through a network of over 180 facilities.
Infrastructure Products
Building infrastructure for today and the future.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is a leading provider of engineered building product solutions and services for North American Infrastructure projects.
We are the number one provider of concrete utility products for the telecommunication, stormwater infrastructure and energy markets in North America, and we are the leading manufacturer of structural precast elements, primarily for transportation applications and modular building systems.
We offer more than 16,000 pipe, precast, storm water, enclosure, and building accessory products. Everything we make is designed to connect communities and improve how the world works.