Director of Quality Control

Kokosing Materials, Inc. (KMI) has been a leader in the asphalt production industry since 1980. With 19 asphalt plants across central and Northern Ohio, as well as liquid asphalt terminals in Wheelersburg and Mansfield, KMI is dedicated to producing high-quality asphalt products and providing exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability, continuously investing in our plants to ensure they operate efficiently and meet the highest environmental standards. Through our partnership with Kokosing, we leverage shared expertise and resources to deliver innovative solutions and contribute to building Ohio's infrastructure. Join KMI and be part of a company that values safety, integrity and quality.

Job Description:

Director of Quality Control

• Director will report directly to the VP of Quality Control
• The role will be based out of Cleveland, Westerville, or Mansfield Ohio
• Frequent travel is required to the various labs and plant locations, with overnight stays if necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily-

• Lead Quality Control on production initiatives and safety goals that meet the overall goals of KMI
• Visit facilities/labs and help build, observe, and communicate our Safety 24/7 culture
• Review all GL's, near hits or incidents investigations to ensure they are complete
• Work with mix design labs to make sure mixes are to customer specifications.
• Work with sales to make sure mixes are available and updated in our system
• Help QC team members at the labs when issues arise 24/7 - i.e. aggregate issues, mix issues, density lay down issues and scheduling conflicts
• Work with ODOT/OTIC/FAA and commercial customers on material issues or questions
• Support the Lead & Field Supervisors daily review of QC tests to verify completion and that all required information is accurately documented and reported to the project owner
• Maintain current knowledge of aggregate, paving, and asphalt plant processes
• Evaluate and reviews current DOT specifications and communicate to the team of any changes
• Attend daily scheduling meetings and resolve any production/QC conflicts

Weekly/Monthly-

• Attend scheduling meetings every two weeks and address any quality control concerns
• Attend monthly safety team meetings and weekly safety calls

Annually/Quarterly-

• Prepare the Quality Control Plan
• Lead performance reviews of the Quality Control team
• Prepare annual capital expenditure forecasts (Cap EX) for the VP
• Help coordinate and lead annual training for quality control and plant managers.

Other-

• Report all issues to the VP of Quality Control
• Be available all hours to support and facilitate the success of the team, particularly during the construction season
• Work closely with HR when personnel issues arise
• Help support the job posting and interviewing process
• Attend industry meeting and serve on the technical committee

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Understanding of ODOT Specifications
• 5+ years of related/applicable experience in quality control is required
• Demonstrated history of operations leadership in a construction-related setting is required
• ODOT Asphalt Concrete Technician Level 3, or equivalent from another state DOT

BENEFITS:

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Kokosing Materials offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

Kokosing Materials is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.