Powhatan Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Assurance Supervisor in its Powhatan region located in Richmond, VA. This salaried non-exempt position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. The primary function of this position is to ensure high-quality ready-mix products, provide industry-related technical assessments, and lead the region’s quality organization.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the region’s technicians and laboratories, maintaining all appropriate certifications for plants and department personnel
• Review specifications and create and optimize concrete design mixes, ensuring consistency throughout the region in mix design, submittal, and performance monitoring procedures

§ Perform and observe sample testing and monitoring of our concrete production and procedures for the region, performing comparative testing with independent testing agencies

• Sample, test, and monitor raw materials for compliance of applicable specifications
• Communicate with customers, testing laboratories, dispatch, and production employees regarding mix utilization and admixture dosage rates
• Perform all pertinent ASTM, ACI, and DOT testing procedures and evaluations

§ Perform plant inspections and recommend corrective action to ensure compliance with project specifications, VDOT, Federal specifications and company QA guidelines

§ Perform visual inspection assessments of jobsite conditions, solutions, and recommendations to correct problems if they occur

§ Monitor test report data and plant records for specification compliance in accordance with project, Federal and State specifications

• Provide input relating to testing programs and concrete mix designs with QC Manager

§ Support Sales and Production departments in resolving quality-based customer queries and complaints

§ Participate in the analysis of customer claims and support the investigation of the causes linked to process or production conditions

Qualifications and Experience:

§ VDOT Plant, ACI Field Testing, Aggregate, and Lab Technician Certifications preferred or able to obtain within six months

• Previous management/supervisory experience required

§ Minimum of 2 years’ experience in laboratory testing of concrete and trial batch procedures

• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications as well as knowledge of ready mix manufacturing design, processes, equipment, and basic knowledge of design and control of concrete mixes.

§ H.S. Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred

§ Ability to interpret technical instructions and apply abstract and concrete variables

§ Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

§ Must be computer literate in Windows, Excel, Adobe, and MS Office, knowledge of other software programs and computer functionality a plus

§ Excellent data entry skills and ability to multi-task under pressure

Working Environment

§ Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times

§ Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required

§ Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

§ Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime

§ Job requires the following motions: climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, riding on rough terrain, and exposure to extremes of heat or cold weather

§ Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical, and drug screen

• Expected to travel within the state to visit customer locations and provide technical assistance and maintain positive working relationships

Powhatan Ready Mix is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality Assurance Managers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person