Precast Quality Control Manager

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Precast Quality Control Manager

Requisition ID : 10049

Location :

Edmonton, AB, CA, T6B 2J4

Pay Type : Salary

Travel Requirement : Overview :

We are currently seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee our Precast Quality Department in our Edmonton Precast Facility. Reporting to the Engineering Manager at Precast, as the Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our concrete products meet all required Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Canadian Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) and Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) standards and customer specifications and that our precast plants are compliant with our CPCQA certifications. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of our concrete products and ensuring that they meet or exceed customer expectations. Additionally, you will play a key role in concrete mix designs, sustainability initiatives and the management of the greater Quality Control technical team which includes a Quality Control Supervisor and Quality Control Lab Technicians.

Responsibilities : Develop and implement quality control procedures and policies for the production process

Conduct routine inspections and reviews of raw materials inputs, production equipment, and finished products

Oversee tests on concrete batches to ensure that they meet all required specifications and standards

Collaborate with internal parties to optimize concrete mix designs for performance, cost and sustainability initiatives

Evaluate the environmental impact of raw materials and explore opportunities for more sustainable alternatives

Maintain accurate records of all quality control activities, mix designs, and sustainability initiatives

Maintain raw material, sales codes and mix design databases, with regards to inventory management, cost tracking, and concrete production

Collaborate with other departments (sales, project management, and operations) to address any quality-related issues and develop solutions

Train and supervise quality control technician staff Develop and present internal training seminars on technical topics, as required

Coordinate with and manage external and independent quality inspectors as required by project scopes

Ensure that all quality control equipment is properly calibrated and maintained

Conduct regular audits of the quality control process to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Directly manage a quality control supervisor and manage a non-unionized workforce of 5 - 7 quality control technicians.

Act as the Supervising Professional for our various certifications

Interact with various internal stakeholders such as cement, aggregates, and external admixture and specialty product vendors

Manage Non-Conformance and Continuous Improvement strategies, working collaboratively with operations and production personnel on root cause analysis and developing new process / procedures when required

Review customer technical specifications and provide sales and operational team with necessary product recommendations

Promote strategic sustainable initiatives and new product development to specifiers, architects, engineers, owners, contractors

Act as a technical liaison with specifiers, submit RFIs, supporting documents, technical memos, mix design review & stamping as necessary throughout bidding and project supply

Investigate, review and respond to quality complaints, offering technical guidance and best practice memos where required

Qualification Profile :

Education and Technical Knowledge : Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field

P.Eng., EIT or equivalent Technologist experience is required

PCI Level 1, 2 and / or 3 training and ACI concrete field testing is an asset.

Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including Canadian Standards Association (CSA), American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), and American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Knowledge of concrete mix design principles and procedures

Familiarity with sustainable construction practices and raw material source changes.

Experience and Skill Set : At least 5 years of quality control experience in concrete / precast

Working experience in the operation of a concrete testing laboratory

Experience managing a quality control team and / or lab

Experience with large scale infrastructure scopes an asset.

Proven ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders, such as raw material suppliers and customers.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask effectively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Ability to review customer technical specifications and provide sales and operational team with necessary product recommendations.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.