Quality Manager

We’re seeking a Quality Manager who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.Job Title: Quality Manager | Req ID: 16404 | Location: Theodore Cement Plant ALAbout The RoleThe 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.What You'll AccomplishResponsible 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 the Corporate Quality Management Program.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 Council.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.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 behaviors.What We’re Looking ForEducation: Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experienceField of Study Preferred: Technical discipline such as Chemistry or Engineering and / or related fieldsRequired Work Experience: 5-7 yearsRequired Technical Skills: Microsoft Office – SAPTravel Requirements: 10%Additional RequirementsSuccessful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize 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 OfferCompetitive salaryRetirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savingsEmployee Stock Purchase PlanMedical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Holistic Health & Well-being programsHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent careVision and other Voluntary benefits and discountsPaid time off & paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)Educational Assistance ProgramDress for your dayAmrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.