Job: Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $110,100-$$122,100/yr. 

Location: Florence, CO.

Job Description

Why work for us?

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Overview

About the role:

The Quality Manager’s primary objective is to ensure that all cements produced meet plant, customer, industry, and government requirements. Certifies final products prior to shipment to customers. Establishes laboratory practices and ensures that they are performed accurately and precisely in accordance with established standards.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for leading and ensuring the safe operations of all aspects of the quality process to include plant and lab safety and the safety of all department and plant employees.
• Responsible and accountable for meeting internal and customer specifications, as well as documenting and certifying that cement shipped meets applicable requirements.
• Contribute to the production and supply of cements within the specified quality parameters while meeting the cost objectives of the Quality department and the plant as a whole.
• As designated management representative, holds responsibility and authority for operating, maintaining, and implementing the requirements of the Corporate and Plant Quality Manuals, which must comply with ISO 9001 standards.
• Ensure the completion and communication of required testing from all stages of production, including raw materials, raw mix, clinker, fuel, and cement.
• Responsible for staffing laboratory personnel and ensuring proper training of any personnel that will be involved in sampling and testing.
• Ensure the accuracy of all equipment used in the quality control and assurance functions.
• Ensure that Quality Department areas are operated safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Coordinate with other plant departments for continuous improvement in procedures, materials, testing schedules, and equipment.
• Coordinate with the sales representatives for continuous improvements in products, or work in developing new product lines.
• Formulate plant specific quality policies and strategies.
• Design raw mixes based on available and usable raw materials.
• Be able to qualify alternative raw materials based on chemical and physical attributes.
• Plan and execute daily QA/QC activities.
• Provide support to Regional Technical Director and Technical Sales and champion the Quality Action Committee.
• Identify and record quality issues and initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance in the product and Quality Management System.
• Control further processing/delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Maintain effective relations with customer services, sales, and plant personnel.
• Properly resolve and investigate customer concerns and complaints.
• Work with Warehouse and Purchasing to establish spare parts inventory for laboratory and recommend stocking levels.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

Education: Bachelor's degree or 2 years of equivalent experience.

Field of Study Preferred: Technical discipline such as Chemistry or Engineering and / or related fields

Required Work Experience: 5-7 years

Required Computer and Software Skills: Microsoft Office – SAP

Travel Requirements: 10%

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What we offer...

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Generous paid time off paid holidays
• Holistic health well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day policy

Your Holcim Experience:

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.