Argos, with over 80 years in the market, has become a benchmark in the industry of cement, ready mix concrete and aggregates through our operations in Colombia, the United States, Central America and the Caribbean. Our business model focuses on the client and on sustainable development, which means it is economically viable, respects people, and is environmentally friendly and responsible.

As a leader in its industry, Argos USA changes lives through the construction of building materials that encourage the dreams of millions around the U.S.

We are a team of talented individuals connected and united by the superior purpose of transforming the future through sustainable construction. We promote our employee's growth thanks to continuous learning and the challenges we all face in a dynamic, innovative, respectful and inclusive environment where the balance between work and life is paramount. We are diverse, creative and committed; working together while being supported by Argos’ competitive benefits program.

Join our experience, explore your possibilities and transform the future with us!

General Purpose of the Job

The Quality Coordinator is charged with assisting the Quality Control Manager in carrying out duties and responsibilities to ensure acceptable product quality at each phase of the manufacturing process. In the absence of the QC Manager, the Coordinator assumes the responsibility and authority of that position.

Participates in the improvement of the Plant’s technical capabilities. This position has a requirement of elevating the technical knowledge and practices of all facets of the operation. In this regard, the Quality Coordinator will be fundamental to completing the technical triangle of quality-production-maintenance.

Individual Accountabilities

• Supervise lab operators, lab facility and maintaining QC equipment

• Detailed knowledge of plant raw materials, products, quality standards

• Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Observes safety regulations and established operational procedures at all times. Promotes safety practices and efforts throughout the plant.

• Present a positive, professional attitude, and communicates information regarding plant procedures and strategies to all involved.

• Maintains close contact with all phases of plant operation and informs the appropriate personnel of situations detrimental to product quality and production.

• Coordinate with Production to maintain product inventories

• Initiate, direct and participate in studies designed to optimize cement manufacturing

• Monitors quality of incoming raw materials and fuels

• Balances rates of additives used so as to maintain quality and minimize cost.

• Formulate plant specific quality policies and strategies.

• Performs method development for new laboratory analysis

• Provide leadership and training for quality and production members to meet Customer expectations, plant objectives, DOT and ASTM Standards

• Identify and record quality problems; initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels; and verify the implementation of solutions.

• Maintain effective relations with customer services, sales and all plant departments

• Write and/or contribute to reports.

• Performing other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor´s Degree

Science or comparable industry experience

Technical Knowledge and Certifications

• Prior experience in a cement-manufacturing environment with increasing responsibilities for quality product compliance.

• Complete working knowledge of all equipment in laboratory

• Ability to learn numerous software systems

• Problem solving: Ability to conduct Root Cause Analysis for quality related issues

• Requires good computer skills, must be able to effectively communicate, coordinate, interface, and correspond with customers and plant staff.

Area of Experience

Cement Quality Control or Process Engineering

Launguages

English C2 Advanced

Annual Salary Range from $78,448 to $108,955

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity in all aspects of our business.