Quality Control Manager (Concrete)

Job Summary:

A Quality Control Technician ensures products meet company and regulatory standards by performing inspections, tests, and measurements throughout the production process. They document findings, identify defects or deviations, and work with production teams to resolve issues and maintain consistent product quality. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and communication are essential to success in this role.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests during production of materials and products
• Inspects materials, parts, and products at different stages of production
• Records observations and may make recommendations for improving processes
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the concrete industry
• Regularly observes the production process, including setup, casting, stripping, and storage of product
• Work with production to identify and resolve quality issues related to casting and concrete performance
• Manage housekeeping to ensure a safe workplace.

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness (L2)
• Customer First Focus (L1)
• Results Driven Orientation (L1)
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration (L2)
• Problem Solving & Decision Making (L2)
• Creativity & Innovation (L2)

Job-Based Competencies:

• Quality Control (L2)
• Materials & Product Testing (L2)
• Quality Inspection (L2)
• Manufacturing Processes (L1)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (L1)
• Data Collection (L2)
• Blueprint Reading (L1)
• Leadership (L1)
• Communication (L2)
• Safety Mindedness (L1)
• Attention to Detail (L2)

Experience & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience in the construction and/or building materials industry preferred, not required.
• Concrete plant and/or quality control experience highly desired.
• Ability to interpret shop drawings and job specifications.
• Solid math aptitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Preferred PCI Level I certification or the ability to obtain certifications as directed by leadership.
• Valid driver license with clean driving record required.

Work Environment:

• Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Work near moving machinery and equipment.
• Work in a noisy environment.
• Typical work hours/shifts: Monday through Friday, occasionally Saturdays. Daily working hours varies depending on work assignments and customer needs.

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds frequently.

Carrying/Lifting > 40 Pounds occasionally.

Standing / Walking / Climbing.

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending.

Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder.

Frequency Codes
N – Never
I – Infrequent (up to 1 hour per day)
O – Occasionally (1–2 hours per day)
F – Frequently (2–5 hours per day)
C – Continuously (6+ hours per day

Frequency (N, I, O, F, C) / Description – % of time (range) Responsibility for a Specific Function or Program
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Work Location and Schedule: Primary location of the job: % of Time

1. Inside working environment: 50% Office Work Environment
2. Outside working environment: 50% Testing

Primary working hours of the job:

1. Primary hours: 40 hours per week
2. Overtime required: 10-25% (Seasonal)
3. Travel required: Location dependent (Home every night)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: [This section should list physical activities (hearing, seeing, lifting, standing, etc.) and mental demands (comprehension, reasoning, decision making, math, etc.) that are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Part II: Physical Demands (Fill in frequency code next to physical task)

Frequency Codes
N – Never
I – Infrequent (up to 1 hour per day)
O – Occasionally (1–2 hours per day)
F – Frequently (2–5 hours per day)
C – Continuously (6+ hours per day)

Physical Tasks / Frequency / Reason for Physical Action

Stand: F – on the jobsite
Sit: O – while driving to jobsite, doing paperwork
Walk: F – on the jobsite
Bend/Twist: F – on the jobsite
Push: F – push wheelbarrow
Pull: O – backup wheelbarrow
Climb (stairs/ladders): F – ladder on Ready Mix truck
Reach: N
Lift: F – Lifting cylinder
Carry: O – Carrying cylinders and test equipment
Grasp/Grip: O - Cylinders
Repetitive Motions: F – Testing process
Kneel/Crawl: O - Testing
Run: N
Jump: N
Rapid work speed: N
Filing: N
Finger movement: O – Office Work
Keyboard use: F – Office Work
Close vision: F – Computer work
Color vision: N
Depth perception: F - Driving
Far vision: N
Hear: O – Talking to contractors
Talk: F – Talking to contractors
Smell: N
Touch: N
Other: ___

Weight Lifted / Amount / Frequency / Reason

Up to 10 pounds: 67%
Up to 25 pounds: 25%
Up to 50 pounds: 5%
Up to 100 pounds: 5%
More than 100 pounds: N

WORKING CONDITIONS / EXPOSURES

Condition / Frequency / Reason
Heat: O - Weather
Cold: O - Weather
Temperature changes: O - Weather
Dampness: O - Weather
Humidity: O - Weather
Wet environment: O - Weather
Work outdoors: F - Testing
Noise: F – Working environment
Vibration: N
Heights: O – ladder on Ready Mix truck
Confined spaces: N
Moving objects: O – Standing by conveyor belts
Solvents: N
Acids/corrosives: O – Cleaning tools
Other chemicals: O – Ad mixtures / concrete
Dust: O – Working environment
Dirt: F- Working environment
Fumes/Vapors/Mists: N
Gases: N
Office environment: O – Computer Work
Work alone: F – Testing
Work with others: F - Testing
Other: ___

Vision Requirements: Does this job have special vision requirements?

Vision Type / Frequency / Reason
Close vision (20 inches or less): F - Testing/Computer
Distance vision (20 feet or more): F - Driving
Color vision: N
Peripheral vision: O – Watching work site
Depth perception: O - driving
Ability to adjust focus: F – Watching work site
No special vision requirements: ___

Noise Level: How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? 

Very Quiet : (Examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)
Quiet: (Examples: library, private office) 
Moderate Noise: (Examples: business office with computer printers, light traffic) 
Loud Noise: (Examples: normal shop conditions) 
Very Loud Noise: (Examples: jackhammer work, metal can manufacturing department) 

Safety Equipment:

Required safety equipment: Company required PPE (hard hats, eye protection, high awareness upper garment(s) safety shoes).
Where and when used: Always

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