Concrete Technology Manager

If you are a Concrete Scientist - Materials Scientist with experience, please read on!

What You Will Be Doing•This role is part of the engineering team and will be accountable for leading the development and implementation of concrete strategies, solutions, raw material selection/specification and products. •This role is accountable for optimizing the current and future use of concrete and materials across our product lines. •This individual will team across the business unit and work closely with our seven manufacturing facilities to deliver the highest performing and best quality masonry veneer products in the world. •This person must demonstrate strong personal, technical leadership, and project management skills while performing as the concrete expert for our products. •The individual will identify and lead process improvements and contribute to an environment of knowledge sharing.

Essential Functions:

•Knowledge and accountabilities to support the optimized concrete formulations (cost, performance, recycled content, raw material specification, etc)•Ability to lead strategically with the innovation of new “next gen” materials that offer superior performance, process advantages, and/or better costs.•Project management. - Leading projects related to material cost take out, productivity improvements, equipment and product design.•Product code compliance - ensuring that our products conform with current and future code current and future building codes (ASTM or ACxx)•Support warranty/claims process as it relates to product formulation and raw materialsWhat You Need for this PositionEducation and Experience •Minimum of Bachelors in material science (concrete concentration ideal), chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or architecture•10+ years experience in concrete batching industry (precast, wetcast, etc)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•Concrete science expertise and experience•Material science knowledge; concrete and other (fiber reinforcement, plastics, ceramics, and metals)•Manufacturing experience (ideally Precast or Wetcast plant)•Concrete admixtures (including pigments) and chemical additives•Mold and mold technology •Concrete mixing and batching equipment•Color technology, batching, and controls related to concrete and iron oxide pigments •Construction and Building materials experience•Project management skills that could be broadly used beyond the concrete batch formulations•Manufacturing Equipment experience (specification and knowledge, not necessarily design)•Typical Microsoft office a must•Knowledge of safety and protocols •Valid driver’s license and ability/willingness to travel internationally.•Must be able to work offsite as needed with travel expectations, sometimes as much as around 25-50%•Must be able to work in a manufacturing facility.

So, if you are a Concrete Scientist - Materials Scientist with experience, please apply today!