This position will be responsible for standardizing quality procedures, improving product consistency, overseeing laboratory operations, maintaining regulatory and specification compliance, and developing a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization. The Quality Control Manager will work closely with Operations, Sales, Plant Management, laboratory personnel, customers, and third-party testing laboratories to ensure our aggregate products consistently meet company, customer, and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and manage company-wide quality control and quality assurance programs.
- Establish standardized testing procedures, reporting practices, and quality standards across all locations.
- Oversee internal laboratories and relationships with accredited third-party testing laboratories.
- Ensure compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, TxDOT, ODOT, USACE, customer specifications, and other applicable requirements.
- Review laboratory test results, gradations, physical property testing, and quality reports.
- Investigate quality issues and discrepancies and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor quality metrics and provide meaningful reporting to company leadership.
- Oversee laboratory equipment calibration, certification, proficiency testing, inspections, and audits.
- Partner with Plant Managers and Operations teams to improve product consistency and production performance.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Quality Control Technicians and laboratory personnel.
- Develop and provide quality-related training to operations personnel.
- Support customers, contractors, engineers, consultants, and government agencies on quality and specification matters.
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications- Minimum of 7 years of quality control experience in aggregates, mining, construction materials, asphalt, concrete, or a related industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
- Strong knowledge of aggregate production and quality control processes.
- Strong understanding of ASTM, AASHTO, TxDOT, ODOT, USACE, and applicable testing standards.
- Experience with laboratory accreditation programs and quality assurance systems preferred.
- Experience working with accredited third-party laboratories and external quality audits strongly preferred.
- Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience managing quality programs across multiple facilities is highly desirable.
- Ability to interpret construction specifications, engineering requirements, laboratory results, and technical data.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across different locations and departments.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. P&K Stone, LLC does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.
BenefitsP&K Stone offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement savings opportunities, and professional development programs.
