Quality Director – Asphalt Production

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$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Quality Director – Asphalt Production

Columbus, OH (Onsite)

$110,000 – $140,000+ DOE + Bonus

Industry: Asphalt Manufacturing & Recycling

Seeking a Director of Quality & Mix Design to lead mix design, quality control, quality assurance, and targeted R&D for multiple asphalt production plants in the Columbus area. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape processes, mentor a growing team, and drive innovation in one of the most advanced asphalt operations in the country.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Operates at 3x the industry standard recycling rate , requiring advanced chemistry and precise process control.
• Uses state-of-the-art asphalt plants with ongoing investment in new technology.
• Entrepreneurial, growth-focused environment with plans to expand into new markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mix design for hot and cold mix asphalt, maintaining a robust recipe portfolio and JMF submittals.
• Manage QA/QC programs across all plants, ensuring quality of raw materials, processed RAP, additives, binders, and finished product.
• Conduct internal and regulatory testing (gradation, binder content, air voids, moisture, density, compaction, performance).
• Visit job sites to verify quality and monitor long-term pavement performance.
• Direct targeted R&D projects to improve mix quality, increase recycled content, enhance sustainability, and reduce COGS.
• Oversee field density testing, asphalt coring, and related lab analysis.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, city, and EPA regulations.
• Manage and develop a team of lab managers and technicians, fostering a culture of quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Proven QA/QC leadership experience in asphalt production (required).
• Strong technical skills in mix design and materials testing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to develop new processes and improve existing systems.
• Hands-on leadership style with experience mentoring technical teams.
• Proficiency with lab management tools and analysis software (experience with LASTRADA or similar preferred).

Culture

• Passion-driven, collaborative team that believes in continuous improvement.
• Flat organizational structure where ideas are encouraged and initiative is rewarded.
• Flexible, fast-paced work environment with a focus on results, not clock-watching.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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