{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e334b58cd80f076d408840bd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e334b58cd80f076d408840bd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e334b58cd80f076d408840bd","title":"Quality Control Manager","description":"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.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nSupervise employees and activities of the quality control department.\nDetermine laboratory strategy to align with plant and company goals and objectives for product quality.\nServe as plant technical expert on cement quality.\nProvide training and support to lab personnel.\nProvide technical expertise to maintain, calibrate, and optimize the lab XRF and cross-belt analyzers to insure accurate and precise analysis of all materials.\nMonitor quality from the quarry through raw grinding, burning, cement grinding, and shipping utilizing statistical methods to track quality.\nCollaborate both proactively and reactively with production management to address concerns and make recommendations for improvements.\nMaintain up to date and accurate quality control records and lab reports.\nFoster a close working relationship with Sales & Marketing and customers.\nEnsure procedures are in accordance with all applicable CalTrans, NSF, ASTM, CSA and AASHTO requirements and specifications.\nInterpret quality control test results, isolate problems, and resolve them.\nPrepare and authorize letters of certification and mill test reports.\nServe as liaison with other departments to adjust internal set points for process operations to maximize product quality.\nEnsure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing training, monitoring compliance, etc.\nEvaluate potential beneficial use of raw materials for possible use in cement manufacturing process.\nManage automated laboratory, Historian/LDMS/AMLA administration.\nManage compliance with DOT certifications.\nManage CIP efforts in the plant.\nPerform ball mill and separator inspections.\nDesign and optimize ball mill charge.\nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or relevant technical discipline.\nAt least 5 years of experience in the cement industry.\nThorough 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.\nIn depth knowledge of relevant ASTM specifications and procedures.\nExcellent analytical skills and detail orientation.\nStrong interpersonal and organizational skills.\nProficient in Microsoft Office.\nStrong Excel abilities.\nPreferred Experience and Skills:\nQuality control supervision\nSAP\nInventory management systems\nFamiliarity with computer programming languages (macros, javascript, etc.)\nBenefits:\nTehachapi Cement LLC offers competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401K, PTO and Paid Holidays, along with a positive work environment.\n\nPay: $92,000 - $115,000","company":"Tehachapi Cement","rawCompany":"tehachapi cement","city":"Tehachapi","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:49:51.917Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"51-9061.00","title":"Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers","slug":"inspectors-testers-sorters-samplers-and-weighers"}],"industries":[{"code":"327310","title":"Cement Manufacturing","slug":"cement-manufacturing"},{"code":"327410","title":"Lime Manufacturing","slug":"lime-manufacturing"},{"code":"212312","title":"Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying","slug":"crushed-and-broken-limestone-mining-and-quarrying"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Control Manager","description":"Tehachapi Cement, LLC is seeking a qualified Quality Control Manager for a role based in Tehachapi, CA. 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