Regional Quality Manager - Easton, PA
CRH
- Easton, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Innovative development of new and existing products
- Responsible for formula, mix design accuracy at all plants and record-keeping
- Develop and maintain formulas that will produce quality products at the most efficient cost
- Build and maintain standards for quality control processes & quality assurance programs
- Monitor quality assurance testing and provide updates to APG leadership
- Evaluate competitor products
- Assist licensee labs with formulas and testing as requested
- Coordinate required testing for finished goods and raw materials
- Assist product managers as needed
- Assist plants with line studies to determine consistency of products
- Evaluate raw materials
- Source and evaluate alternative materials
- Assist plants with trial runs of any new products
- Look for opportunities to improve products by optimizing formulas.
- Industry involvement in associations pertaining to concrete and ASTM/CSA
- Develop formulas for existing products at new manufacturing plants
- Train sales personnel on new products
- Train plant QC personnel and machine operators as needed
- Perform root cause analysis for poor test results and customer complaints
- Develop corrective actions with various teams
- Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, concrete industry management, or other technical/related field required
- Thorough understanding of the chemistry and physical property requirements of the type of products made in the bagged cement, concrete, and mortar industry
- Basic understanding of the mixing and bagging equipment used in the industry
- Familiarity with ASTM and CSA specifications that govern bagged concretes, mortars and portland cement repair products
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique
- Production methods, and coordination of people and resources
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective procurement, manufacture, and distribution of goods
- Lead and manage both through direct reports and persuasively through peers
- Knowledge of procurement requests for proposal and negotiation
- Travel requirements up to 50% (US & Canada)
- Bilingual preferred (English, French, Spanish)
- Previous experience with change leadership and program implementation
- 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