Senior Quality Manager

Operations Services Fresno, California
Salary: USD 160000 - 200000 Annually

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Position Summary
Martin Marietta is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Quality Manager to lead our quality control efforts across aggregates and asphalt production. Reporting to the Director of Technical Services this role is critical in ensuring compliance with DOT and other regulatory specifications, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of quality excellence throughout our operations.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, capable of developing and implementing quality programs, mentoring QC Managers, QC technicians, and collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Technical Services to achieve operational excellence and sustainability goals.
 
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance 
  • Develop and implement quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
  • Coordinate and support field and laboratory testing to ensure compliance with ASTM and DOT specifications.
  • Audit lab equipment, field instruments, and QA processes to ensure calibration and adherence to SOPs.
  • Conduct inspections and analyze statistical data to monitor process performance and identify deviations.
Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration 
  • Maintain close working relationships with internal and external customers to align quality goals and enhance satisfaction.
  • Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve complex quality or process issues involving materials, sampling, and applications.
Innovation & Development 
  • Support and participate in R&D of new or improved aggregate materials and testing processes.
  • Lead product development and quality improvement programs, including pilot testing and process optimization.
  • Maintain a database of aggregate product specifications and quality comparisons across markets.
Operational Excellence 
  • Assess equipment needs and facilitate procurement to support QC operations.
  • Develop and approve new QC methods and techniques as necessary with ASTM and DOT standards.
  • Develop or optimize mix designs to ensure efficiency is achieved through RAP and virgin binder utilization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Geology, or Engineering preferred, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Work Experience
10+ years related experience
Prior experience managing all Quality Control activities in an Aggregates or related materials production environment.
Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Quality Tools and Techniques
Test Equipment Calibration
Laboratory Testing
Budgeting
Process Protocol & Process Control
Resource Management
Ability to analyze and interpret quality data to identify process improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire and develop staff.
Experience coordinating non-routine tests, field trials, and R&D efforts.
Demonstrated commitment to quality and operational excellence.
Ability to collaborate across divisions and drive standardization of quality practices.
 
The base salary compensation - $160,000-$200,000, exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary), will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity. In addition to our base compensation and bonus opportunities, we also offer a competitive benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).
 
At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
 

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 

  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • 401(k) with Company matching
  • Pension
  • Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Options
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
  • College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
  • Matching Gift Program
  • New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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