Quality Control Lab Supervisor

Position Description:

 

Responsible for supervising at least two quality control technicians in the Northern Illinois regions as well as assist in performing the quality control testing and data analysis at two laboratories for 4 crushed stone operations with an average total production of more than 5 million tons.  He/she shall possess strong passion, initiative, motivation, assertiveness, maintain a positive “can do” attitude, and sustain high ethical and moral standards.  Develop workable solutions to the plant and product issues and fulfill the division quality agenda for the Northern Illinois region.  This is accomplished by communicating and collaborating with operations and sales regarding the following: process and shipping capabilities, complaints, corrective actions, inventory management, plant optimization, end product utilization and any change in quality status based on operational changes that effect D.O.T. quality status.

 

Experience and Skills Required:

 

- Minimum of 2 years experience in engineering, mining, geology or related field; Minimum 5 years of experience, no degree

- Ability to perform all QC Tech duties

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- High degree of product knowledge and end-use applications

- Understanding of VMC quality information system

- Expert knowledge of the Illinois DOT’s AGCS program

- Ability to obtain State certification(s) within one year of employment

- Must successfully complete 3-month probationary period

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

- Use of telephone, computers, cell phones and other electronic devices is essential

- Must be physically able to work outdoors in all climate conditions, walk up and down stairs, and lift samples of up to 70 lbs.  Must be able to sit for long periods of time

- Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology

- Travel in area of responsibility as well as a periodic need to travel by airline

- Must have current valid driver’s license

- Must be exact in their work and able to present information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making.