Quality Control Lead Technician

Job ID: 515476

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for testing products, recording and analyzing results data during product development and manufacturing. The position will lead the 2nd and 3rd shift lab techs by communicating as needed to the other shifts to ensure conformity and that the quality process at Thomasville is not compromised. The lead will be on a daily call to update the IM team with anything quality related and report on returned, out of spec production or shipped product, quality trends outside of targets or any non-conformance. This is a first shift position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for own personal safety at all times, as well as maintaining the highest standard of safety and quality in all aspects of the job. Be familiar with and follow the CRH Life Saving Rules
• Maintain productive working relationships with customers and fellow employees
• Involved daily in the quality needs of the Thomasville facility
• Perform lab analysis as required for each operational phase; core drill, mine samples, finished product, projects, and new product development work
• Collect samples, prep, and test using laboratory apparatus and equipment to determine the sample characteristics
• Where applicable assemble, operate, maintain, and calibrate field and laboratory testing and measuring equipment
• Generate Certificates of Analysis for finished products where applicable
• Prepare customer samples as needed
• Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends including failed processes and corrective actions
• Analyze data to predict potential problems and take preventive actions
• Provide investigation, response, and follow up to product quality issues
• Perform general cleaning of work areas
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
• Lead by example to promote teamwork among QC and other stakeholders
• Schedule lab staff if needed
• Assist technical staff with troubleshooting, drive corrective action, and escalate issues to necessary stakeholders
• Monitor Daily logs, identify risks, and assist with the timely management of data
• Communicate with customers, build relationships with internal and external customers
• Always participate in knowledge transfer
• Assist in the development and implementation of industry-leading onboarding and training SOP
• Lead the effort in training new employees and assist in continued education for technical staff

Requirements

• Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Able to work independently with attention to detail
• Able to follow direction and work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize assignments to meet long-term and short-term deadline

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor's degree or associate Degree from a college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing and quality organization is preferred.
• Industry experience desirable but not necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What CRH Offers You

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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.