Job Description

Location: Littleton, MA
Date Posted: 04/21/2023
Salary Interval: Salary

SAFELY Building America\xe2\x80\x99s Infrastructure Since 1972

Robert W. Pereira founded The Middlesex Corporation (TMC) in 1972. Through his vision, drive and commitment to Safety, Quality and Excellence, the organization, now encompassing various companies throughout the United States is a leader in the heavy civil construction and paving industries. This year, The Middlesex Corporation was ranked by ENR as the 222nd largest contractor in the country out of more than 35,000 construction companies and 50th of the Top 50 Domestic Heavy Civil Contractors. The Middlesex Corporation is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with regional offices in West Haven, Connecticut and Orlando, Florida.
The sustained success is a result of the Leadership and Team Members living the core values of Safety first in everything we do, Quality in all we offer, Integrity in the way we act and do business, Professionalism in how we represent ourselves and the company, Strong Work Ethic that produces positive results, and Commitment to the Success of all Team Members and Stakeholders.

Our Goal is to sustain our exemplary Safety record while growing into a diversified \xe2\x80\x9cTop 100 ENR Company\xe2\x80\x9d and being recognized as \xe2\x80\x9cOne of the Best Places to Work.\xe2\x80\x9d

Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.

Team Member Competitive Benefits:

• 401k Savings Plan with 25% Company Match
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• FSA
• Voluntary Benefits
• Health Care Advocate
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training
• Team Member Referral Program

Please complete the employment application for consideration of employment with The Middlesex Corporation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Massachusetts Ready Mix LLC (MRM) has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Manager for its Ready-Mix Concrete operations at our Littleton, Massachusetts facility. This salaried exempt position will report directly to the General Manager.

The primary responsibility of this position includes management of field technicians to provide expert technical support and testing services at our plant and at job sites. Ensure optimized mixes.

The position is also responsible for these key deliverables:

• Drive implementation and maintenance of a quality program that elevates the proficiency, efficiency, and precision of personnel, instrumentation, and methods for testing concrete-making materials, in-process products, and finished products.
• Ensure alignment & support with peers; communication to business leadership and line resources, development and sharing of best practices, and exchange of industry and product knowledge.
• Assist with the training of New and Existing Teammates.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Control Programs for Area plants.
• Perform continual product and process training in area and as needed.
• Review specifications and create concrete mix designs for approval.
• Assist Sales Manager during the pricing of new and existing projects.
• Schedule and direct work for technicians and laboratories.
• Maintain all appropriate certifications for plants and department personnel.
• Investigate, problem solve and recommend solutions to customer complaints.
• Ensure consistency throughout the area in mix design, submittal, and performance monitoring procedures.
• Initiate and maintain a monitoring program to ensure that quality and performance are in balance.
• Maintain adequate staffing and focus to support both internal and external customers.
• Manage portfolio of mixes to optimize as needed, performance.
• Perform routine evaluations of new or alternate raw materials in order to maximize profitability.
• Proactive monitoring of material rejections or losses to ensure this volume is minimized and ultimately eliminated.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Maintain contacts with various professional organizations through memberships.
• Moving materials, such as cylinders, aggregate and cement, as necessary
• Expected to travel within the state to visit customer locations and provide technical assistance and maintain positive working relationships.

Qualifications:

• Strong reasoning and math abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of Ready-mix manufacturing design, processes, and equipment.
• Familiarity with all commonly used computer software (MS Office, Command etc.)
• NRMCA and ACI certified for relevant certifications only.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and understand necessary customer, local, state, and federal specifications, and standards.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to handle loading and unloading of cylinders and other physical activities as required from time to time.

Education/Experience:

• Ready Mix QC/QA: 5 years (Preferred)
• People management and development.

The Middlesex Corporation is an \xe2\x80\x9cEqual Opportunity Employer\xe2\x80\x94Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons\xe2\x80\x9d

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