QUALITY CONTROL/BATCH PLANT MANAGER

About the Role The Batch Plant and Quality Control Manager leads batching operations and quality control for precast and prestressed concrete products. This role ensures consistent production of high‑quality materials that meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. The position partners closely with Engineering and Production teams to improve performance, efficiency, and overall product quality. Salary range $89,500- $115,000/Year. Based on experience. Safety is our Highest Priority Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day. Why Join Our Team? At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact. What We Offer Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well‑being and work‑life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company‑paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans. Health and family care leave is available to both union and non‑union employees. Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements What You'll Do Lead all batch plant operations and concrete quality control activities. Develop, review, and approve concrete mix designs for prestressed applications. Ensure compliance with American Concrete Institute (ACI), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), and ASTM standards. Supervise and mentor QC technicians, batch operators, and lab personnel. Enforce quality procedures for prestressing, including strand placement, tensioning, and release strength validation. Monitor batching accuracy and material consistency to meet performance standards. Analyze concrete test data and implement corrective actions as needed. Collaborate with Engineering on prestress calculations, camber, and performance expectations. Inspect and approve raw materials, including aggregates, cement, admixtures, and prestressing components. Maintain calibration of batching systems, stressing equipment, and testing tools. Investigate quality issues and lead root cause analysis with corrective actions. Maintain accurate records, including batch reports, test results, and certifications. Ensure compliance with PCI certification standards, audits, and quality systems. Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and adherence to safety standards. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise in prestressed concrete and a passion for quality and continuous improvement. They are detail‑oriented, data‑driven , and able to collaborate effectively across engineering and production teams. This individual thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance , and operational excellence . Ideal Candidates Will Have 5+ years of precast/prestressed concrete, batching, or QC experience (2+ years leadership). Strong knowledge of prestressed concrete principles and structural behavior. Experience with ACI, PCI, ASTM, and DOT standards. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and mix designs. Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Experience with QC systems, reporting, and data analysis. PCI plant experience preferred. PCI Quality Control Technician Certification (Level I required; II/III preferred). ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I (or ability to obtain within 6 months). ACI Strength Test Technician (preferred). ACI Laboratory Testing Technician (preferred). OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety Certification (preferred). Experience with batching software and automated plant systems (preferred). Lean or continuous improvement experience (Six Sigma/Kaizen preferred). Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs. Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high‑visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field. Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed. Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas. May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards. May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and noise, dust, and vibration. This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job‑related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors. The anticipated application deadline is 5/22/2026. Applications submitted after this date may not be considered. Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your I‑9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wells Concrete