About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span id="cke_bm_1317S" style="display:none"> </span><img class="decoded" style="height:150.0px;width:300.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/6975a352-849e-46d3-b591-2.png"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 525566</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Builders Supply, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of ready mixed concrete, reinforcing steel, and building materials in Louisiana. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Builders Supply, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Louisiana.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="color:black">Position Overview</span></u></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">As a Technical Services Manager for Ready-Mix concrete in the Shreveport area, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality in the production and placement of ready-mix concrete. This role is critical in maintaining the reputation of the company as a reliable supplier of high-quality products. It involves a combination of technical expertise, attention to detail, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication and leadership skills.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="color:black">Roles & Responsibilities</span></u></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Overseeing, developing, and implementing quality control procedures and standards for ready-mix concrete production. This involves conducting regular tests, inspections, and analyses to ensure that the concrete meets industry specifications and customer requirements.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Designing and maintaining testing protocols for various properties of ready-mix concrete, such as slump, air, unit weight, temperature, and compressive strength. Ensuring that all equipment and instruments used for testing are properly calibrated and functioning accurately.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Staying up to date with city, state, and government standards related to producing ready-mix concrete. Ensuring that the ready-mix plants comply with regulations and that all necessary certifications are obtained and maintained.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Keeping detailed records of test results, inspections, and quality control measures. Generating reports to provide evidence of compliance and product quality to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with suppliers to ensure that the ready-mix concrete being delivered meets the required quality standards. Communicating any issues or concerns regarding product quality and working together to address them.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance the quality of the products and efficiency of operations. This might involve implementing new testing methods, optimizing storage conditions, or recommending equipment upgrades.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Train and manage a team of technical services representatives responsible for carrying out various testing procedures at the plants, labs, and project sites, ensuring that the team is well-trained and competent in their roles.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with other business departments, such as operations, maintenance, safety, and sales, to ensure a holistic approach to quality control and overall plant operations.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with advancements in concrete technology, technical service methods, and industry best practices.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Effectively communicate with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to provide information about quality control processes, test results, and compliance.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Complete all paperwork and reports required by the company in a timely manner.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Review timecards and monitor attendance. Adhere to and positively communicate all company policies.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Regular and predictable attendance is required</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Other duties as may be assigned </span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-indent:3.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="color:black">Skills & Qualifications</span></u></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, or other engineering fields will also be considered based on relevance </span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Minimum of 7 years in concrete or concrete products quality control required.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Minimum 2 years of experience managing a team of 2 or more, preferred</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Proven ability to understand technical aspects of concrete design and production.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication and conflict resolution.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Strong mentoring and coaching skills.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Preferred experience in concrete design programs.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Relative NRMCA or ACI certifications are preferred.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Experience dealing with DOT preferred.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>What CRH Offers You</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Health and wellness programs</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>About CRH</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For more information visit: <a style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline" title="https://www.crh.com/" href="https://www.crh.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.crh.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Builders Supply, A CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EOE/Vet/Disability</span></p> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></span></p>