About United Concrete
For over 70 years, United Concrete has been a trusted leader in the precast concrete industry, proudly serving the New England region from our facility in Wallingford, Connecticut. With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, we manufacture high-quality precast concrete products built to the highest standards of durability, performance, and craftsmanship.
Our long-standing success is rooted in our dedication to quality, safety, integrity, and customer satisfaction. We take pride in delivering products that exceed industry standards and support the infrastructure and communities throughout New England. At United Concrete, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our quality, and we invest in our team members through training, certification support, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Description: Quality Supervisor | Precast Concrete Industry
Location: Wallingford, CT Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Reports To: Quality Control Manager Direct Reports: 3–5 QC Technicians/Floor Personnel
Job Description Summary
The Quality Supervisor serves as a key leader within the Quality Control department, responsible for supervising daily QC operations, directing compliance inspections, and ensuring all precast concrete products meet company standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry and transportation agency codes. This role oversees the quality team's day-to-day activities, manages scheduling and workload distribution, and takes ownership of quality documentation, audits, and regulatory compliance. Directly supervising a team of 3–5 QC technicians and floor personnel, the Quality Supervisor leads by example, develops team members, and drives a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
Why This Role Matters
As a Quality Supervisor at United Concrete, you are the front line of our 70-year reputation for excellence—every structure we produce supports the safety and infrastructure of communities across New England. This is a high-impact leadership role where your ability to guide and develop your team directly shapes product quality, strengthens our QC workforce, and positions you for continued growth within our organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily QC operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adequate coverage across all shifts and areas
- Directly supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate a team of 3–5 QC technicians and floor personnel
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to build a high-performing quality team
- Oversee daily compressive strength testing of hardened concrete specimens
- Oversee fresh concrete testing (slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and specimen casting), stepping in hands-on as needed
- Ensure proper inspection of manufactured precast structures, including dimensional checks, finish quality, and embedment/reinforcement placement verification
- Lead daily compliance inspections to ensure team adherence to quality standards and procedures
- Enforce the quality control program consistently throughout the facility
- Ensure detailed documentation is maintained for DOT and transportation agencies in the New England area
- Oversee comprehensive record-keeping for raw materials, certifications, equipment, calibrations, and test results
- Manage logs for Nonconformance Records (NCR), Requests for Information (RFI), and site inspections
- Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the QC area
- Plan and execute internal quality audits
- Facilitate DOT and transportation agency audits
- Facilitate PCI and NPCA audits
- Assist the QC Manager in investigating root causes of defects and implementing corrective actions
- Prepare for and lead quality meetings and manage punch lists
- Report to the management team on team performance, process improvements, repetitive mistakes, and quality concerns
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in quality assurance/quality control, preferably in precast concrete, construction materials, or a related manufacturing environment
- Proven experience directly supervising, scheduling, training, and evaluating QC personnel
- Demonstrated experience facilitating DOT, transportation agency, PCI, and/or NPCA audits
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 2-year technical college degree or 4-year degree preferred
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I certification required (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire and maintain certification)
- Advanced QC certifications strongly preferred (e.g., NPCA/PCI Level I/II, DOT QC Inspector Certification, ACI advanced certifications)
- Strong knowledge of construction materials and concrete testing methods
- Thorough understanding of DOT and transportation agency documentation and audit requirements
- Proficient in reading blueprints/shop drawings and applying quality standards and inspection techniques
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry, and quality reporting/documentation software)
- Excellent leadership, team-building, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Ability to manage and motivate a team, delegate effectively, and prioritize in a fast-paced production environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) with up to 10% company contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick time
- Paid holidays
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
United Concrete is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I certification, OR are you able to obtain it within 3 months of hire?
- Do you have prior experience supervising, scheduling, and/or training quality control personnel?
- Which of the following audits have you facilitated or supported? (Select all that apply)
1) DOT / State Transportation Agency
2) PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute)
3) NPCA (National Precast Concrete Association)
4) None of the above
- This position is on-site in Wallingford, CT, working Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Are you able to reliably commute to this location and work this schedule?
Experience:
- (QA/QC) in precast concrete or construction materials: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person