Overview Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 Annually Summary: The Assistant Quality Control Manager will implement and comply with quality assurance methods and procedures to ensure products and materials are produced in accordance with specifications in a safe and efficient manner. This position will instruct and supervise Quality Control Technicians. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Quality Control Analysis: • Conduct tests and inspect concrete to evaluate quality or conformance to specifications • Sample and evaluate quality of materials related to concrete • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that concrete is within tolerance • Record inspection or test data, such as slump, air content, unit weight, temperature, or moisture content • Input test data into company quality control software • Test hardened concrete for compressive strength; input strength results into company quality control software • Analyze, evaluate, and resolve customer concerns involving specific conditions, situations, quantities, and other influences associated with product • Manage and maintain quality control software for assigned area • Manage NRMCA certification program for assigned plants Production and Processing: • Perform aggregates and batch plants tests including aggregate gradation and moisture tests for state and spec projects as required • Procurement and management of standard admixtures and specialty admixture inventories • Monitor concrete temperatures; make appropriate adjustments to material temperatures as required; communicate adjustments for all assigned plants Communication Skills: • Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and contractors via phone, e-mail or in person • Effectively communicate with dispatch office to successfully ship and test concrete • Supervise and train plant and field technicians Global Responsibilities: • Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position • This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs Qualifications: Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred • Engineering degree preferred • Valid driver’s license required • ACI Level I, IDOT Level I and II, and IDOT mixture Aggregate Technician certifications required (CHI) • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control are preferred Experience: • Experience in related field preferred • Must be familiar with concrete specifications and be familiar with providing concrete mixture submittals that meet these specifications under the guidance of the QC manager Skills/Abilities: • Able to read, write, and speak English preferred • Able to operate a smart phone/device • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Working Conditions: • Operation within a fast-paced environment • Exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions • Noise level is usually moderate, but can be high and requires personal hearing protection on occasion at job sites, plants, and laboratories • Must be able to work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure • Local travel required Physical Requirements: • Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms • Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl • Must be able to stand and move about job sites with uneven and unpaved ground while managing concrete delivery onsite • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus • Must be able to frequently bend to obtain samples from stockpiles or ground, climb ladders with buckets of admixtures, and push wheelbarrows of concrete • Must be able to operate buttons, levers, and other controls located on various equipment • Must be able to work long and flexible hours as necessary • Must be able to maneuver in and around our plants, yards, and jobsites as necessary • Lift/Carry up to 55 pounds frequently • Lift up to 100 pounds occasionally Direct Reports: Quality Control Technician(s) Benefits Information: At Ozinga, we care about the well-being of our team members both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life. Our benefits include: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Protecting your health and providing peace of mind. • Retirement Plan Options – Helping you build a secure future. • Voluntary Benefits – Helping you to cover unexpected expenses. • Work-Life Balance – Supporting flexibility so you can thrive in every area of your life. • Employee Assistance Program – Offering confidential support for personal and professional challenges. • Wellness Program – Promoting a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentives. We believe that when our co-workers feel their best, they can do their best. Join us and experience the difference of working for a company that values you! Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.