About the job

Reporting to the General Manager, the QC Manager will be responsible for ensuring the product quality of asphalt materials being produced from our asphalt plants & road construction projects, as well as managing the team of Asphalt Lab Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Participate, supervise and assist in the development, introduction and training of new value-added products, addressing customer complaints, and conducting root cause investigations.
• Supervise, schedule and co-ordinate the activities of QC staff.
• Responsible for the administration of the laboratory and equipment including supporting audit readiness (internal and external) and maintaining equipment calibrations.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining QMS, SOPs, and document control.
• Monitoring compliance of paving and construction work with project specifications.
• Aid in troubleshooting of asphalt and construction quality problems, determine causes and implement corrective actions and monitor success.
• Make informed decisions/communicate decisions regarding product and project quality.
• Liaises with customers to ensure product satisfaction and handling customer complaints and assisting with third-party
• Review, analyze and compare test results with specifications, tolerances, and targets to ensure product quality. Report test results and any deviations or trends immediately to the appropriate department, and follow-up to ensure the appropriate actions have taken place.
• Develop and optimize asphalt mix designs for quality and costs.
• Initiate asphalt plant adjustments to ensure product quality.
• Interview, hire, train & coach QC team members.
• Monthly Activity Report.

Skills And Physical Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• The ability to read and interpret manufacturing or engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven experience managing technicians or teams, driving corrective actions, and enforcing safety/industry standards.
• Strong analytical skills to determine the root cause of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Effective verbal and written skills for reporting to senior management and communicating with suppliers.
• Deep understanding of construction contracts, specifications, and industry best practice
• Position may require working nights, weekends, or overtime based on production schedules.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in a plant or construction environment with varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in construction quality control. 5+ years of experience in a similar role is required.
• A post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience in the road construction industry is required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have a valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a vehicle, to conduct site visits as required.
• CCIL (Hot Mix Asphalt) certification is required.
• ACI (American Concrete Institute) certification is desired, or be obtained within the first year of hire.

Compensation $110,000-$130,000/year