Director of Materials - Mid-Atlantic
Richmond, VA
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.
In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.
At the heart of Titan America's operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.
We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.
Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is clear—to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our served markets.
Join us in shaping the future of building materials with innovation, excellence, and sustainability at our core. Explore more about Titan America's transformative impact by visiting www.titanamerica.com.
Job Summary:
With oversight of approximately 40 ready-mix concrete plants stretching from Washington DC to Myrtle Beach, spanning 6 distinct markets, the Material Director’s primary responsibility is to continuously improve the Business Unit’s ready-mix concrete quality assurance and quality control programming.
This is a customer-centric role requiring high levels of business acumen along with deep technical knowledge of the ready-mix concrete industry.
Specific job responsibilities include:
- Design concrete mixtures to ensure customer needs and specification requirements are met with the optimal combination of materials, cost, and performance
- Create submittals, attend pre-pour meetings, manage plant and jobsite product performance, and provide troubleshooting expertise
- Develop, manage, and communicate key performance indicators
- Support the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, new materials, and continuous improvement programs to target zero defects and zero waste
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and manage certifications for labs and plants in accordance with all regulatory requirements
- Maintain all appropriate certifications for plants and department personnel
- Ensure consistency throughout the Business Unit in mix design, submittal and performance monitoring procedures, ensuring cost and performance are in balance
- Sample, test, and monitor raw materials for compliance of applicable specifications
- Carry out all pertinent ASTM, ACI, and DOT testing procedures and evaluations, monitor test data and plant records for specification compliance in commercial and DOT sectors
- Detect, investigate, and report any deviations to the specifications of the test results for all products; makes recommendations based on findings and implements corrective actions
- Give feedback on the opportunities of product development presented by BU Marketing & Sales and contribute to the definition of new product specifications
- Investigate, analyze, and recommend solutions to resolve customer complaints and implement solutions to prevent recurrence
- Review concrete mixes based on project plans and make recommendations for material selection and utilization rates based on design objectives
- Maintain up to date knowledge of technical developments, industry trends, and environmental regulations related to company products through technical literature and membership in key associations
- Develop and lead quality control and assurance programs, implement training for both internal and external customers; evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives
- Create and maintain effective relationships with commercial laboratories, architects, engineers, regulating agencies, academia, and large accounts to lead the industry in product utilization and development of sustainable industry regulations
- Supervise Quality personnel to meet desired requirements, continuously improve operations, and promote personal development
- Perform field work and lab testing as needed to support the Business Unit
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in a related field
- 8+ years of experience leading regional quality operations within ready-mix concrete
- PE license or related certifications
- ACI, NRMCA, VDOT and/or NCDOT certification or must be able to obtain certification
- Knowledge of the technical process for cement and concrete; ready mix manufacturing design, optimization, processes, and equipment, including familiarity with industry standards and specifications and engineering principles
- Must possess analytical ability and understanding of material theory involved in solving complex problems, with strong math and statistical analysis and application (six sigma training preferred)
- Proficiency in commonly used computer software (MS Office); familiarity with industry software (SAP)
- Excellent communication skills – listening, oral, written, and presentation
- Ability to read and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and local, state, and federal specifications and standards
This position offers a competitive salary plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance as needed, and a company vehicle.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. We value the contributions of every team member and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. In this role you will have the chance to shape our organization's image and reputation while making a meaningful impact on our mission.
