QC Binder Lab Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Type: Salary

Copiam Asphalt Solutions Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description

This experienced individual will manage and oversee all activities related to the QC function including oversight of the divisions quality assurance plan, laboratory quality system plan, research and development, mix designs, binder testing and certification, and other relevant QC managerial duties to meet the needs of the liquid asphlat terminal operations. In addition, the right candidate will provide guidance to the personal development of others within the QC Division including training, performance management, and safety. This position will work in conjunction with the Terminal Manager and will report directly to the Division Manager of Liquid Asphalt.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction, development and organization to all terminal staff.
• Responsibility for all administrative duties, recordkeeping, and reporting in regards to the terminal facility.
• Oversees and directs inventory control and manufacturing operations (where applicable).
• Responsible for directing incoming product receipts, inter-plant disposition, product blending, transfers and shipments.
• Develops and maintains a hands on working knowledge of all operational manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Responsible for local oversight of plant facilities, maintenance, repairs and expansion projects.
• Ensures plant and offices are kept clean, organized, free from clutter and hazards. Sees that they are maintained in a secure and proper working order.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all tests and product specification requirements and coordinates with technical personnel to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Oversees and continuously develops relationships at the plant level with customers, transportation representatives, and agency personnel.
• Responsibility for development and enforcement of safety and environmental programs along with Agency compliance, documentation, and reporting.
• Manages cost control and local purchasing of equipment, raw materials, and supplies for routine operations of the plan and recommends to management needs for any capital expenditures.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Business Management preferred.
• NBTC - National Binder Technician Certification
• Minimum 5 years' prior experience with asphalt terminal operations and product receipts by truck, rail and barge or alternately within a chemical processing environment. Polymer processing and emulsions a plus (where applicable).
• Proven track record of operations leadership, team building and personnel development.
• Working knowledge in Industrial Safety and environmental compliance reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact effectively with suppliers, peers, customers and agency personnel to manage logistical, operational, reporting, or product quality issues.
• Solid technical and analytical skills, mechanical skills and problem solving ability.
• Competency at prioritizing, making effective decisions, and implementing change.
• Strong recordkeeping and organization skills with attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to master local operational software
• Valid Driver's license required.

Physical Demands

• Must be available to work full days and periodic alternate shifts. Requires ability to periodically work long hours, multiple shifts, nights and weekends included.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and able to bend, stoop and kneel as needed.
• Able to enter confined spaces and wear proper PPE when required.
• Able to climb railcars and tanks.
• Requires working in office conditions, performing some clerical work, working periodically outside in a manufacturing plant environment, with and around operational process equipment in varying temperature zones for extended periods of time.
• Able to work around asphalt and other related chemicals on an ongoing basis.
• Able to lift 50-75lbs. repetitively as needed

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Quality Control Technician encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1st

It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.