Quality Assurance Manager

at  Lafarge Canada

Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams’ energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Quality Assurance Manager
Requisition ID: 7566
Location:Edmonton, AB, CA, T5J 2J1
Pay Type: Hourly
Travel Requirement: 11-20%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Professional Technologist designation
• ACI & CSA Concrete Testing Certification is an asset.

Experience and Skill Set:

• 3 - 5 years in a concrete or related industry.
• Technically sound in the areas of ready mix, concrete, cement and aggregates.
• Strong analytical skills and report writing skills.
• Team player, strong communicator, able to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
• Ability to work long hours when required
• Safety-oriented individual

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Safety

• Ensures safety is the number one priority; as a safety leader ensuring that Lafarge safety standards are applied. Engages with employees on safety.
• Communicates on safety initiatives and implements Lafarge safety standards.
• Advocate for public safety and the environment.

Quality Management

• Administer, develop, implement, and standardize quality plans and processes for the Greater Edmonton / Northern Alberta Area. This shall be achieved by working closely with the General Managers, conducting quality audits and adhering to the WCAN Quality Control Manual
• Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team for region
• Assess concrete mix designs for quality objectives, opportunities for increasing cement efficiencies and reducing total mix costs. Proper assessment of mix designs will be accomplished by reviewing field data and using appropriate technical software. Laboratory experiments shall be formulated to quantify desired properties of materials for the development of new products to be used in niche markets.
• Represent the interests of the company in technical associations in throughout Alberta.
• Work with specification writers, engineering consultants, architects, government agencies and customers to open lines of communication between these groups and Lafarge and to promote Lafarge’s products and services.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Cement Division with respect to the quality of concrete materials and products as well as the promotion of concrete in general.
• Work with the concrete & aggregate QA and sales departments to pre-qualify our construction materials; clarify and modify, where possible, specifications and assist customers with their bids on special projects.
• Review, prepares and submits mix designs for various projects where required.
• Utilization of CSA A23, A283, A3000, provincial/transportation/city specs/codes of practices for concrete, aggregates and ASTM standards related to construction materials for compliance and review.

Relationships with Other Jobs:

• Reports to GM, RMX Portables
• Leads a team of QA/QC technicians
• Works directly and daily with Operations, Sales Representatives, Sales Managers and Product Specialist
• Works directly with Product / Innovation Managers
• Liaises with other QA/QC Managers in the region

Dimensions:

• This position has direct reports
• <100,000> m3/year of Ready Mix Concrete