Director of Quality

4 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd 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 aDirector 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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