Overview
Reporting to the GM, RMX Portables, the objective of this position is to work within the Quality Assurance/Quality Control department to optimize mix design and raw material costs, to implement and manage quality procedures and policies, manage product development and to provide assistance to customers and sales representatives. This position also meets the divisional quality goals and objectives, resulting in the reduction of quality incidents, associated costs and enhanced customer service and leads a team of QA/QC technicians in the field. This position will be based in Edmonton; however, the Quality Assurance Manager will occasionally need to travel to our portable RMX sites in other provinces.
Responsibilities:
Safety
Ensures safety is the number one priority; as a safety leader ensuring that Lafarge safety standards are applied. Engages with employees on safety.
Communicates on safety initiatives and implements Lafarge safety standards.
Advocate for public safety and the environment.
Quality Management
Administer, develop, implement, and standardize quality plans and processes for the Greater Edmonton / Northern Alberta Area. This shall be achieved by working closely with the General Managers, conducting quality audits and adhering to the WCAN Quality Control Manual
Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team for region
Assess concrete mix designs for quality objectives, opportunities for increasing cement efficiencies and reducing total mix costs. Proper assessment of mix designs will be accomplished by reviewing field data and using appropriate technical software. Laboratory experiments shall be formulated to quantify desired properties of materials for the development of new products to be used in niche markets.
Work with specification writers, engineering consultants, architects, government agencies and customers to open lines of communication between these groups and Lafarge and to promote Lafarge's products and services.
Maintain a close working relationship with the Cement Division with respect to the quality of concrete materials and products as well as the promotion of concrete in general.
Work with the concrete & aggregate QA and sales departments to pre-qualify our construction materials; clarify and modify, where possible, specifications and assist customers with their bids on special projects.
Review, prepares and submits mix designs for various projects where required.
Utilization of CSA A23, A283, A3000, provincial/transportation/city specs/codes of practices for concrete, aggregates and ASTM standards related to construction materials for compliance and review.
Relationships with Other Jobs:
Reports to GM, RMX Portables
Leads a team of QA/QC technicians
Works directly and daily with Operations, Sales Representatives, Sales Managers and Product Specialist
Works directly with Product / Innovation Managers
Liaises with other QA/QC Managers in the region
Dimensions:
Experience/Qualifications profile:
Education:
Experience and Skill Set:
3 - 5 years in a concrete or related industry.
Technically sound in the areas of ready mix, concrete, cement and aggregates.
Strong analytical skills and report writing skills.
Team player, strong communicator, able to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
Ability to work long hours when required
Safety-oriented individual
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
