What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Manager position at Lehigh White Cement Company?
MISSION
Responsible for the quality control function for the plant. Provides supervision for the Laboratory personnel to ensure quality standards are met in a safe and cost-effective manner. Oversees testing methodologies and provides feedback to various departments to increase production quality. Ensure that safe work practices are implemented and followed in compliance with Corporate Safety policies and State and Federal Regulations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage the quality control function of the plant to ensure the product meets specifications and customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for the direct supervision of employees and activities in the Quality Control Department.
- Determines laboratory strategy to align with plant and company goals and objectives for product quality.
- Serves as the plant technical expert on cement quality.
- Provides training and support to lab personnel in the performance of their duties.
- Ensures the accuracy of lab equipment including its utilization and results. Provides technical expertise to Maintain, calibrate and optimize the lab XRF to insure accurate and precise analysis of all materials.
- Develops new standards and upgrades calibrations as required.
- Monitors quality from the quarry through raw grinding, burning, cement grinding, and shipping areas of the plant. Uses statistical methods to track quality.
- Collaborates with Production Management to address concerns and make recommendations for improvements both proactively and reactively.
- Responsible for maintaining up to date quality control records.
- Responsible for preparing/signing letters of certification and mill test reports.
- Serve as the liaison with other departments in adjusting and setting internal set points for process operations to maximize product quality.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of lab equipment/systems.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of normative and standards.
- Drives project of possible/necessary new equipment in collaboration with Senior Quality Control Manager and HTC.
- Provides positive work environment for staff to maximize their personal and organizational potential.
- Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing trainings, monitoring compliance etc.
- Proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance.
- Develops and improves products to increase customer satisfaction.
- Evaluates potential beneficial use of raw materials for possible use in cement manufacturing process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- EDUCATION: Four-year degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or similar technical degree.
- EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years’ experience in cement industry required quality control supervision desired.
- SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE: Thorough understanding of cement chemistry, X-ray, and advanced chemical, physical and microscopic analytical and testing procedures; Knowledgeable in the following analytical methods: XRF, Spectrophotometry, wet chemical methods, physical testing, and clinker/cement microscopy. Knowledge of City, State & Federal statutes and regulations pertaining to Environmental compliance and Safety
- BUSINESS UDERSTANDING: In-depth knowledge of relevant ASTM specifications and procedures.
- OTHER: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Window Microsoft Office and SAP preferred; Ability to work as a member of a team in a Total Quality environment.
EEO: LWCC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other classes. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations form or by contacting our HR department.