Central Mix Design Manager

Job ID: 508010

Cadillac Asphalt, a vertically integrated CRH Americas Materials Company, joint venture company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.cadillacasphalt.com or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com.

Position Overview

Coordinates activities of the Central Lab Quality Control Department with a primary objective of delivering a high quality, cost effective, uniform product that is consistent, repeatable and that meets the specifications and expectations of our suppliers and customers. In addition, this position provides support with technical mix knowledge, participates in achieving department goals, and quality standards by understanding product, manufacturing capability and customer requirements.

• Ensure employees are working and promoting safety at all times through daily, weekly and monthly communications, on the job training and by taking a leadership role and participating in a safety culture.
• Ensure all HMA designs are being tested and reported utilizing the most current and appropriate standards, specifications and internal procedures
• Evaluate the physical attributes and properties of raw material currently or potentially being used at our plants and provide results and feedback as required
• Responsible for maintaining an up to date Quality Systems manual which requires scheduling calibrations, standardizations, checks and maintenance of the laboratory equipment according to MDOT, AASHTO R-18 and all internal audits
• Ensure all lab technicians are aware of and comply with company, government and customer policies, procedures and regulations including housekeeping, behavioral expectations, safety and environmental stewardship
• Ensure all lab technicians are trained and are continuously updated on any changes to specifications and maintaining certifications required by MDOT, Local Agencies and FAA
• Attend QC managers meeting, scheduling meetings and aggregate supplier meetings
• Attend pre-pave and pre-production meetings as required
• Support for Regional QC Managers and lab technicians

• Schedule and manage daily task and be prepared to provide direction and support in all areas including plant lab support
• Prioritize all demands for design request and communicate with QC team, project managers and customers the status of designs
• Analyze all test data, accurately complete and submit all mix design forms and update shared drive with all approved designs
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to company policies in all work environments and areas

• Understand internal and external customer expectations
• Assist with developing technicians
• Continuous education of HMA
• Work collaboratively across the organization to achieve shared objectives

• Three to five years' experience in design and construction industry related to asphalt and civil construction
• Strong computer skills (web, email, MS Excel, MS Word, various others)
• Strong communication skills, ability to communicate professionally to a wide varied audience and network within the organization
• Technical asphalt mix knowledge including types, sizes, and appropriate applications
• Successful completion of HMA QA/QC certification course
• Successful completion of MDOT required HMA mix design certification
• Preferred BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or comparable industry experience

• Action Oriented
  • Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Customer Focus
  • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  • Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Functional/Technical Skills
  • Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Informing
  • Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
• Listening
  • Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
• Peer Relationships
  • Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
• Time Management
  • Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

• Work may be performed in a laboratory setting and outside on a job site. Physical requirements include lifting buckets that weigh up to 40 pounds, sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, working with hot objects
• Majority of the work is conducted in a lab setting. May also be required to go to another division or off-site for gathering materials, to provide support to plant labs and occasionally for meetings.

• This position will work the majority of the time in a lab setting but may also on occasions work outdoors at a quarry / aggregate pit and at an Asphalt Plant. Also requires attending pre-production meetings at MDOT regional offices. Work environment will vary depending on job task.

• 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