QC In charge and Plant In charge

WE ARE HIRING – RS READYMIX CONCRETEPosition: QC & Plant In-Charge – Ready Mix Concrete (RMC)📍 Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu🏢 Industry: Ready Mix Concrete (RMC)Role OverviewWe are looking for a highly experienced RMC professional with strong technical expertise in Quality Control (QC), in-depth knowledge of the Chennai RMC market, and the ability to independently manage overall batching plant operations. The candidate must ensure consistent concrete quality, efficient plant performance, timely deliveries, cost control, and customer satisfaction.QC expertise is the primary requirement, followed by plant management and operational leadership.Key Roles & Responsibilities1. Quality Control (Primary Responsibility)Manage and monitor all quality control activities at the RMC plant.Ensure concrete quality meets approved mix designs, project specifications, IS standards, and customer requirements.Develop, review, and implement concrete mix designs for various grades of concrete.Conduct and supervise raw material testing for cement, M-sand, P-sand, aggregates, water, and admixtures.Monitor aggregate grading, moisture content, specific gravity, water absorption, and other relevant material properties.Conduct regular slump tests, workability checks, and concrete temperature checks as required.Ensure proper sampling, casting, curing, and testing of concrete cubes.Monitor 7-day and 28-day compressive strength results and maintain test records.Analyse cube test results and take corrective action for deviations.Maintain quality consistency across different concrete grades and production batches.Control water-cement ratio and ensure accurate batching as per the approved mix design.Monitor aggregate moisture corrections and their impact on concrete quality.Identify the root cause of quality failures, rejected loads, low-strength concrete, and customer complaints.Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid repeated quality issues.Maintain QC registers, test reports, calibration records, and material inspection reports.Coordinate with external laboratories, consultants, project engineers, and customer QC teams.Ensure compliance with applicable IS standards, including IS 4926 and relevant concrete testing standards.Establish quality inspection procedures for incoming materials, production, transit, and concrete delivery.Monitor admixture dosage, setting time, segregation, bleeding, and other concrete performance issues.Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of cement, admixtures, and other raw materials.Conduct regular quality audits and implement continuous improvement measures.Train laboratory technicians, QC engineers, and plant personnel on quality procedures.Ensure the availability and proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and testing instruments.2. Chennai RMC Market KnowledgePossess strong working knowledge of the Chennai RMC market and local construction industry.Understand the availability, quality, pricing, and supply conditions of cement, aggregates, M-sand, P-sand, and admixtures in Chennai.Maintain good coordination with local raw material suppliers, transporters, and testing laboratories.Understand customer expectations and concrete quality requirements across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and high-rise projects.Coordinate with project-site engineers and customer QC teams to resolve technical issues.Support the management team in evaluating material sources and identifying cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.Understand local market competition, customer requirements, and operational challenges.Assist in technical discussions with clients, contractors, consultants, and project teams.Ensure timely resolution of site complaints and maintain strong customer relationships.Support management in improving product quality, service reliability, and market reputation.3. RMC Plant Operations & ManagementManage daily batching plant operations and ensure smooth production activities.Plan daily production based on customer orders, dispatch schedules, and plant capacity.Supervise batching operators, plant technicians, loaders, laboratory staff, and other plant personnel.Ensure accurate batching of cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures as per approved mix designs.Monitor batching plant performance, production efficiency, and equipment utilisation.Coordinate with sales, dispatch, transport, and project-site teams to ensure timely concrete supply.Monitor transit mixer availability, vehicle deployment, and delivery schedules.Minimise production delays, equipment downtime, material wastage, and rejected concrete.Ensure preventive maintenance of batching plants, conveyors, silos, mixers, compressors, and related equipment.Coordinate breakdown maintenance and ensure timely repairs.Maintain plant housekeeping, equipment cleanliness, and proper material storage.Monitor stock levels of raw materials and coordinate timely procurement.Ensure proper functioning and periodic calibration of weigh batching systems and water/admixture dosing systems.Maintain daily production reports, dispatch records, plant downtime reports, and material consumption records.Ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, machinery, materials, and plant capacity.Monitor production costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.Ensure proper coordination between QC and production teams before and during concrete production.Implement standard operating procedures for plant operations and production quality.Ensure uninterrupted plant operations while maintaining quality and safety standards.4. Manpower & Team ManagementLead and supervise the QC and plant operations teams.Allocate daily responsibilities to QC engineers, lab technicians, batching operators, and plant staff.Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity, and work performance.Train employees on testing procedures, batching operations, quality standards, and safety practices.Coordinate with management for manpower planning and recruitment requirements.Conduct regular team reviews and ensure accountability for assigned responsibilities.Resolve day-to-day operational issues and escalate critical matters to management.Develop a team-oriented work culture focused on quality, productivity, and customer service.5. Customer & Site CoordinationCoordinate with customer representatives, site engineers, contractors, and consultants.Ensure concrete supplied to sites meets the approved specifications and order requirements.Attend site visits for quality inspections, concrete testing, and technical troubleshooting.Investigate customer complaints related to slump, workability, setting time, and compressive strength.Provide technical support during concrete pouring and resolve quality-related concerns.Monitor concrete rejection cases and implement preventive measures.Maintain proper communication with customers regarding technical issues and corrective actions.Support customer retention through consistent quality and reliable delivery.6. Inventory, Cost Control & ReportingMonitor consumption of cement, aggregates, sand, admixtures, diesel, and other consumables.Reconcile theoretical and actual raw material consumption.Identify material wastage, abnormal consumption, stock discrepancies, and production losses.Coordinate with purchase and stores teams for timely material availability.Maintain daily production, QC, stock, rejection, and plant performance reports.Prepare periodic MIS reports for management review.Track key performance indicators such as concrete rejection percentage, cube strength performance, plant downtime, material wastage, and delivery efficiency.Support budgeting and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising concrete quality.Maintain proper documentation for audits, customer inspections, and statutory requirements.7. Safety, Compliance & HousekeepingEnsure compliance with applicable RMC plant safety procedures and environmental requirements.Enforce PPE usage and safe working practices across the plant.Ensure safe operation of batching equipment, loaders, transit mixers, and material-handling systems.Monitor housekeeping, dust control, wastewater management, and proper disposal or reuse of concrete waste.Ensure safe storage and handling of cement, admixtures, diesel, and other materials.Conduct safety briefings and report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.Coordinate equipment inspections and maintain safety-related records.Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, environmental, and operational requirements.Candidate RequirementsDegree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.Significant hands-on experience in RMC quality control and batching plant operations.Strong knowledge of concrete mix design, material testing, cube strength analysis, and relevant IS standards.Good understanding of the Chennai RMC market, local suppliers, raw materials, and customer expectations.Proven ability to manage QC activities and independently handle plant operations.Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to coordinate with customers, suppliers, production teams, and senior management.Preferred Candidate Profile: An experienced RMC professional who can independently take ownership of quality control, lead plant operations, resolve technical issues, manage teams, and deliver consistent concrete quality in the Chennai market.📩 Interested candidates may share their updated CV through direct message.