Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Requisition ID: 7566

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA, T5J 2J1

Pay Type: Hourly



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.

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. 
Represent the interests of the company in technical associations in throughout Alberta. 
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

This position has direct reports 

 m3/year of Ready Mix Concrete

Experience/Qualifications Profile

Education: 

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Professional Technologist designation 
ACI & CSA Concrete Testing Certification is an asset. 

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. 

Management