Quality Control Manager - Chanute, KS

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Manages the Quarry, Laboratory and Shipping/Raw Materials Supervisors within the Quality Control Department
• Provides leadership and direction in the areas of EH&S and Quality to ensure these elements are incorporated into the way we run our business.
• Works with management team to develop short and long-range business goals and performance objectives for the plant in addition to directing resources as necessary to meet and/or exceed performance objectives.
• Regularly reviews department’s performance compared to budget, operating plan/forecast, including status of capital projects, and holds supervisors accountable for their performance.
• Provides a positive work environment for staff to maximize their personal and organizational potential.
• Participate in escalated human resource activities.
• Improves the plant's performance through ongoing education, training and development of key personnel, quality hiring and succession and workforce planning.
• Communicates information timely and regularly with direct reports and other managers and employees within the plant.
• Provides value-driven leadership in sustaining Ash Grove’s culture, including but not limited to, customer focus, EH&S, employee relations, cost controls, and community relations.
• Collaborates with Production Management to address concerns and make recommendations for improvements both proactively and reactively.
• Evaluates potential beneficial use of alternative raw materials for possible use in the cement manufacturing process.
• Maintains a close working relationship with Sales & Marketing and customers.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Minimum 4 years - bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, chemistry, biology, geology, or related field.
• Graduate degree in Engineering, construction management, chemistry, biology, geology, or related field preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industry related field with managerial experience
• Knowledge of a high commitment to quality
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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