Area Quality Manger bei Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated · Sacramento, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Sacramento
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General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
Supervise, develop and manage quality professionals in responsible area operations to ensure company quality goals, system requirements and objectives are met
Manage and support operational area QC personnel including hiring, firing, performance evaluations, training, and development, to ensure a highly competent and engaged workforce
Ensure quality operations adhere to the requirements outlined in the construction materials playbook and company management system (GMS) to maintain compliance and quality standards
Develop operational plans for each operating area that clearly defines specific goals, objectives and areas of improvement for the fiscal year to drive continuous improvement
Actively manage mix design optimization and facilitate the increased use of recycle materials to enhance sustainability and cost-efficiency
Establish a plant-specific facility quality plan in all responsible operational areas and ensure accountability for the execution of the plan to maintain high-quality standards
Facilitate and assure effective and efficient collaboration and sharing of resources among Areas and Districts to optimize performance and resource utilization
Coordinate regular quality focused meetings with area quality and construction materials teams to review materials quality key performance metrics and drive improvements
Conduct quality audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the materials quality program and ensure compliance with company standards
Track material quality incidents using the company defined process and conduct collaborative learning events (CLE) for significant issues, preparing and sharing quality alerts companywide to support continuous improvement
Determine appropriate staffing levels to execute both mix design and production testing of construction materials to optimize cost while managing acceptance risk
Manage quality operations business systems including budget and quarterly forecast development to achieve breakeven cost center financial performance
Provide technical support for operations to ensure rapid resolution of technical challenges, client concerns, and identify knowledge transfer needs
Support the evaluation and implementation of new material technologies throughout responsible area operations to drive innovation and efficiency
Education
Bachelor's degree required in engineering or comparable discipline
Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree
Registered Professional Engineer desired
Work Experience
12+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree or
15+ years of technical, managerial or quality experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations
Technical knowledge of materials and construction concepts
Proficient with database operations and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects
Ability to make sound decisions, balancing consensus and authority as needed
Exhibits strong leadership and teamwork skills, effectively operating within a matrix management environment
Ability to work in high production environment, responding quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Possesses excellent consultative and communication abilities, interfacing well with all levels of management
Proficient in training and development
Self-motivated
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$142,668.00 - $260,123.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
