Ready Mix Senior QC Specialist

Heidelberg Materials • Birmingham, AL

21d • $68,550 - $91,410

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We provide the materials that build communities—from ready-mix concrete to aggregates, cement, and innovative sustainable products. Lead quality assurance and quality control activities across Ready Mix operations to ensure consistent, high‑performing concrete products. Conduct routine field testing, mix evaluations, and jobsite inspections while troubleshooting quality issues with a solutions‑focused, collaborative approach. Partner closely with operations, production, sales, and customer teams to provide technical support and maintain strong customer satisfaction. Support optimization of mix designs, material usage, and production processes to improve consistency, performance, and operational efficiency. Maintain accurate quality data, documentation, and reports to support transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement. Work is performed in both field and plant settings, with routine exposure to outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments. Requires use of personal protective equipment and strict adherence to company safety procedures. Role includes regular travel between Ready Mix sites within the assigned region.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Ready Mix concrete materials, mix designs, testing methods, and industry quality standards (ASTM, ACI, DOT).
• Ability to diagnose product or process issues through analytical problem‑solving and practical field experience.
• Clear, confident communicator who collaborates effectively with operations teams, drivers, plant staff, and external customers.
• Competence in using testing equipment, digital tools, and quality management systems.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement in fast‑paced, production‑driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and quality control activities across Ready Mix operations to ensure consistent, high‑performing concrete products.
• Conduct routine field testing, mix evaluations, and jobsite inspections while troubleshooting quality issues with a solutions‑focused, collaborative approach.
• Partner closely with operations, production, sales, and customer teams to provide technical support and maintain strong customer satisfaction.
• Support optimization of mix designs, material usage, and production processes to improve consistency, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate quality data, documentation, and reports to support transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $68,550 to $91,410, plus participation in our annual incentive plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution and company match
• Highly competitive benefits , including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long‑Term Disability, and Basic Life Insurance
• Paid time off , including:
• Paid Bonding Leave
• 15 days Paid Vacation
• 40 hours Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees