Precast Quality Control Manager

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Precast Quality Control Manager

Requisition ID: 10049

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA, T6B 2J4

Pay Type: Salary

Travel Requirement: <10%

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee Lafarge’s Precast Quality Department in our Edmonton Precast Facility. Reporting to the Engineering Manager at Precast, as the Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our concrete products meet all required Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Canadian Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) and Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) standards and customer specifications and that our precast plants are compliant with our CPCQA certifications. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of our concrete products and ensuring that they meet or exceed customer expectations. Additionally, you will play a key role in concrete mix designs, sustainability initiatives and the management of the greater Quality Control technical team which includes a Quality Control Supervisor and Quality Control Lab Technicians.

The Quality Control Manager will lead in a manner to ensure Lafarge remains best in class within our industry and also allow us to continuously improve and be on the leading edge of industry innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and policies for the production process
• Conduct routine inspections and reviews of raw materials inputs, production equipment, and finished products
• Oversee tests on concrete batches to ensure that they meet all required specifications and standards
• Collaborate with internal parties to optimize concrete mix designs for performance, cost and sustainability initiatives
• Evaluate the environmental impact of raw materials and explore opportunities for more sustainable alternatives
• Maintain accurate records of all quality control activities, mix designs, and sustainability initiatives
• Maintain raw material, sales codes and mix design databases, with regards to inventory management, cost tracking, and concrete production
• Collaborate with other departments (sales, project management, and operations) to address any quality-related issues and develop solutions
• Train and supervise quality control technician staff Develop and present internal training seminars on technical topics, as required
• Coordinate with and manage external and independent quality inspectors as required by project scopes
• Ensure that all quality control equipment is properly calibrated and maintained
• Conduct regular audits of the quality control process to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Directly manage a quality control supervisor and manage a non-unionized workforce of 5 - 7 quality control technicians.
• Act as the Supervising Professional for our various certifications
• Interact with various internal stakeholders such as cement, aggregates, and external admixture and specialty product vendors
• Manage Non-Conformance and Continuous Improvement strategies, working collaboratively with operations and production personnel on root cause analysis and developing new process/procedures when required
• Review customer technical specifications and provide sales and operational team with necessary product recommendations
• Promote strategic sustainable initiatives and new product development to specifiers, architects, engineers, owners, contractors
• Act as a technical liaison with specifiers, submit RFIs, supporting documents, technical memos, mix design review & stamping as necessary throughout bidding and project supply
• Investigate, review and respond to quality complaints, offering technical guidance and best practice memos where required
  
  
  

Qualification Profile:

Education and Technical Knowledge:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field
• P.Eng., EIT or equivalent Technologist experience is required
• PCI Level 1, 2 and/or 3 training and ACI concrete field testing is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including Canadian Standards Association (CSA), American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), and American Concrete Institute (ACI).
• Knowledge of concrete mix design principles and procedures
• Familiarity with sustainable construction practices and raw material source changes.
  
  
  

Experience and Skill Set:

• At least 5 years of quality control experience in concrete/precast
• Working experience in the operation of a concrete testing laboratory
• Experience managing a quality control team and/or lab
• Experience with large scale infrastructure scopes an asset.
• Proven ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders, such as raw material suppliers and customers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to review customer technical specifications and provide sales and operational team with necessary product recommendations.
  
  
  

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.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.