Director of Quality

11 hours ago

Edmonton Alberta Canada fulltime December Knelsen Sand & Gravel Full time
At Knelsen, we build opportunity. With over 50 years of experience, we have grown into a vertically integrated construction and concrete solutions provider, operating across multiple business units, including Ready-Mix Concrete, Construction, Precast Concrete, Aggregates, and Corporate Services. Our success is built on perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
We are seeking for a Director of Quality
POSTION SUMMARY The Director of Quality is responsible for leading, developing, and enforcing Knelsen's unified, company-wide quality control (QC) system across Ready Mix, Precast, Aggregates, and Asphalt operations. This role standardizes procedures, strengthens technical reliability, and ensures defensible, specification-compliant product performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Quality Systems & Standards
  • Develop, implement, and enforce unified QC standards and testing frequencies.
  • Ensure every plant and division adheres to the company baseline—no exceptions.
  • Own all mix designs and product specifications across all material lines.
  • Lead the approval/sign-off process for all design changes.
  • Conduct and oversee regular quality audits.

2. Data, Reporting & Analytics
  • Build and maintain a centralized QC data system.
  • Ensure QC data is complete, organized, and accessible within minutes.
  • Standardize documentation and reporting workflows.
  • Analyze trends to anticipate issues and recommend corrective actions.

3. QC Team Leadership
  • Provide solid-line leadership to all QC staff across Ready Mix, Precast, Aggregates & Asphalt.
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance, and discipline.
  • Establish and maintain a certification framework for QC roles.
  • Build a high-performing, technically credible team culture.

4. Operational Alignment & Collaboration
  • Serve as the single technical voice on QC matters with owners, engineers, and regulators.
  • Collaborate with operations to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
  • Establish escalation protocols and issue-resolution processes.
  • Provide coaching to operations teams on QC expectations and system use.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE Education
  • Engineering Degree or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
  • Additional materials, QA/QC, or testing certifications an asset
Experience
  • 10+ years in QC, materials engineering, mix design, or plant/lab operations
  • Experience across Ready Mix, Asphalt, Aggregates, or Precast
  • Proven leadership of technical teams
  • Demonstrated ability to build or overhaul systems
Skills & Attributes
  • Deep understanding of CSA/ASTM standards
  • Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making
  • Able to challenge status quo and influence senior leaders
  • Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
  • Confident making high-stakes decisions under pressure
  • Builder of systems, not just operator
Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned, and qualifications may vary based on the specific requirements of the company.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
  • Team management: 1 year (preferred)
  • Quality management: 1 year (preferred)

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