QC Supervisor
Location: Sterling, CO
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com.
To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for daily oversight of activities related to testing and inspection of all aggregate products, supporting effective quality control procedures and systems, training and developing staff, and promoting effective coordination of quality control activities with manufacturing, sales and operations teams.
Main Responsibilities
- Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
- Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
- Direct daily work assignments and monitor/manage performance of QC team
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and training support to staff
- Act as a subject matter expert regarding quality control specifications and principles
- Recommend and assist in implementation of quality initiatives to support continuous improvement
- Communicate across departments to enhance the teamwork essential to consistently producing quality products
- Plan and coordinate quality control activities and establish priorities to support effective operations and cost control, including effective utilization of materials and resources
- Recognize and solve actual and potential problems related to quality control operations
- Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary
- Review and analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications
- Coordinate use of external laboratories and third parties involved in testing and quality control compliance
- Ensure all quality control operations and activities are conducted in conformance with company policies, regulatory agency guidance, and compliance standards
- Develop and implement measures to improve methods that support safety service, quality and performance of products
- Operate company vehicle to travel to other offices and work locations as necessary
Education
- Associates degree in relevant field such as quality management, engineering, business administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; commercial license a plus
- ACI and DOT testing certified, or ability to become certified within 1 year; other certifications may be required
Skills
- 5+ years of technical quality control experience and/or equivalent combination of training and experience required
- 5+ years of experience in quality control testing of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete preferred
- Sound knowledge of applicable material testing standards and specifications governed by federal, state and local testing agencies, including DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision and resolve problems and technical issues
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of employees
- Solid computer skills using a range of programs and applications, including MS Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), database/spreadsheet programs, and mobile apps
Physical Requirements
- Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Regularly required to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information (This position frequently communicates with others regarding safety issues/training or must be able to discern equipment location for safety)
- Regularly required to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess (must be able to detect moving equipment or must be able to safely inspect work at heights above 10 feet)
- Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
- Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
- Work performed indoors and outdoors; noise exposure varies from quiet to loud
- Frequent exposure to working around moving equipment and machinery, dust, chemicals, and all types of weather
- Frequent exposure to dust, airborne particles and chemicals, and all types of weather typical of construction and industrial sites
Benefits and Perks
- Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
- Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Product and Service Group Discount Programs
Compensation*
$70,000-$90,000 DOE
*Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual’s qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job...
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
