Quality Control Manager

Tehachapi Cement, LLC is seeking a qualified Quality Control Manager for a role based in Tehachapi, CA. This position will report to the Plant Manager. Responsibilities: Supervise employees and activities of the quality control department. Determine laboratory strategy to align with plant and company goals and objectives for product quality. Serve as plant technical expert on cement quality. Provide training and support to lab personnel. Provide technical expertise to maintain, calibrate, and optimize the lab XRF and cross-belt analyzers to insure accurate and precise analysis of all materials. Monitor quality from the quarry through raw grinding, burning, cement grinding, and shipping utilizing statistical methods to track quality. Collaborate both proactively and reactively with production management to address concerns and make recommendations for improvements. Maintain up to date and accurate quality control records and lab reports. Foster a close working relationship with Sales & Marketing and customers. Ensure procedures are in accordance with all applicable CalTrans, NSF, ASTM, CSA and AASHTO requirements and specifications. Interpret quality control test results, isolate problems, and resolve them. Prepare and authorize letters of certification and mill test reports. Serve as liaison with other departments to adjust internal set points for process operations to maximize product quality. Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing training, monitoring compliance, etc. Evaluate potential beneficial use of raw materials for possible use in cement manufacturing process. Manage automated laboratory, Historian/LDMS/AMLA administration. Manage compliance with DOT certifications. Manage CIP efforts in the plant. Perform ball mill and separator inspections. Design and optimize ball mill charge. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or relevant technical discipline. At least 5 years of experience in the cement industry. Thorough understanding of cement chemistry, X-ray, advanced chemical, physical and microscopic analytical and testing procedures, XRF, Spectrophotometry, wet chemical methods, physical testing, and clinker/cement microscopy. In depth knowledge of relevant ASTM specifications and procedures. Excellent analytical skills and detail orientation. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong Excel abilities. Preferred Experience and Skills: Quality control supervision SAP Inventory management systems Familiarity with computer programming languages (macros, javascript, etc.) Benefits: Tehachapi Cement LLC offers competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401K, PTO and Paid Holidays, along with a positive work environment. Pay: $92,000 - $115,000