Quality Control, Assurance and Laboratory Manager Port Of Brownsville Brownsville, TX Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation Spanish Laboratory equipment performance testing and validation Quality control product testing Product testing in engineering Laboratory equipment calibration Master's degree Manufacturing facility experience Managing laboratory teams Bachelor's degree Team management Computer skills Managing product quality assurance teams General management Full Job Description Job Overview Texan Cement Inc. is a cement terminal, with an expansion project for a new grinding plant at the Port of Brownsville. We are seeking a Quality Control, Assurance and Laboratory Manager to establish the plant's quality systems, set up and manage the laboratory, and lead the quality and laboratory team. The role, reporting to the Plant General Manger, will also work closely with production to support process and product optimization. Key responsibilities Set up the laboratory and oversee the installation, commissioning, and verification of testing equipment. Develop and implement quality control procedures, sampling plans, and the plant's quality management system. Stablish and lead the quality and laboratory team, including work planning, training, coaching, and performance management. Manage all laboratory equipment, including calibration, preventive maintenance, repairs, and service records. Oversee the sampling and testing of incoming materials, cement during production, and finished products. Analyze results and quality trends, and work with production to optimize grinding process and improve product consistency. Ensure products and quality assurance to meet applicable ASTM, AASHTO, TxDOT, and customer requirements. Maintain test records, certificates of analysis, specifications, and other quality documentation. Ensure laboratory activities comply with company health and safety policies and applicable requirements. Qualifications and experience Bachelor's / Master Degree in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience > 5 years in quality control and laboratory operations within a continuous-process industry, preferably in cement manufacturing. Experience leading a technical or laboratory team. Working knowledge of industrial testing methods and quality standards; knowledge of cement testing and ASTM and AASHTO standards is preferred. Experience managing laboratory equipment, calibration programs, testing procedures, and quality records. Advanced computer proficiency.

Preferred:

Spanish language skills. Experience > 5 years in quality control and laboratory operations within a continuous-process industry, preferably in cement manufacturing. Experience leading a technical or laboratory team. Working knowledge of industrial testing methods and quality standards; knowledge of cement testing and ASTM and AASHTO standards is preferred. Experience managing laboratory equipment, calibration programs, testing procedures, and quality records. Advanced computer proficiency.

Preferred:

Spanish language skills.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person