Quality Control Manager

L B Foster
US - Tennessee - Loudon
October 30, 2024

The Quality Manager is responsible for consistent delivery of high-quality precast concrete products and services to customers.
Oversees product inspections and site quality team to ensure compliance with company standards and customer specifications and translates customer quality concerns to drive internal corrective actions and continual improvement.
Responsible for minimizing defects through promotion of prevention rather than detection.
Quality Manager is responsible for the site calibration program, nonconformance documentation, performance of manufacturing audits in the production areas, document control activities, hosting site management reviews, tracking of CoPQ, and performing of intercompany and supplier quality audits.

Responsible to supervise and ensure quality control technicians follow all safety, environmental and quality policies and procedures.
Scheduling and oversite of incoming, in-process, and finished goods inspections to specified criteria and test methods.
Clearly communicate nonconforming product / out of tolerance conditions to team members and supervisors.
Ability to collaboratively determine NCM causes and possible actions with production and/or quality team.
Responsible for ensuring rejection of product when requirements are not met.
Quality recordkeeping and supporting management in maintaining quality certifications.
Responsible for monitoring the proper labeling, segregation, and disposition of non-conforming / hold material.
Manage calibration programs for inspection equipment.
Responsible for performance, oversight, and documentation of manufacturing audits in the production areas.
Responsible for the document control program, including the uploading and maintenance of documents.
Responsible for representing L.B.
Foster during site audits and documenting the outcomes of site audits.
Must work with site management team and applicable personnel to properly investigate findings and determine corrective actions in a timely manner.
Handling of customer complaints through proper documentation, investigations, and leading of corrective actions
Responsible for scheduling and holding site Management Review meetings.
Responsible for reviewing and understanding customer specification/code requirements.
Performing intercompany internal audits as needed.
Performing supply site visits/audits as needed.
Responsible for collaborating with off-site intercompany personnel on quality issues.
Other duties as required.

Experience, Education, & License Requirements

Degree in engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
8 years' experience in Quality role required with 3 years in Quality Leadership role.
Internal (or Lead) Auditor Certification required, or 2 years auditing experience and must obtain formal training within first 6 months.
Precast and/or ready-mix experience preferred
ACI Field, Strength & Aggregate certifications, NPCA Level II certifications, PCI Level I and II certification, or equivalent, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Must complete LBF General Quality Awareness Training, Calibration Training, NCR/RCA Training, Manufacturing Process Audit Training, Document Control Training, Audits Module Training, Managerial Training, Quality Standard training (i.e., ISO9001), Management Review Training, and LBF Auditor training.

Skills & Abilities

Knowledgeable in applicable Quality standards (i.e., ISO9001, AISC, M1003, NPCA and/or PCI)
Knowledgeable in use of various inspection gages and practices
Ability to read and interpret ASTM standards
Ability to read drawings and prints
Ability to understand DOT / Code requirements
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment involving heavy machinery and equipment
Ability to exert up to 50pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Proficiency in mathematics
Good visual acuity
A focus on problem solving and teamwork.
Computer Skills (Microsoft Office 365:
Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to collaborate actions with multiple departments.
Ability to manage change and recognize impacts of change within multiple departments.

Competencies

Safety
Teamwork
Communication
Leadership
Conflict Management
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Planning & Organization

The Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire.
Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
10 paid holidays per year and vacation accrual plan (starts with 3 weeks)
Paid Parental Leave
100% tuition reimbursement
Career development and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Quality Control Manager

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