Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Our Festus, MO Plant is looking for an experienced Quality Manager who will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the Quality and Shipping Departments, which include overseeing proper mix changes and scheduling of departments.    

• Work with customers to resolve any issues/complaints regarding the cement quality or delivery of the final product as well as to maintain contact with Sales & Technical personnel.
• Provide the final approval for milltest and letters of certification, as well as to work with the State’s DOT for the cement approval and Federal Agencies to certify lab procedures and equipment.
• Investigate and report on accidents involving employees and equipment, while promoting and enforcing safe working practices and good housekeeping.
• Must maintain current knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement and related plant policies, and to seek opportunities to promote and instill an attitude of cost and profit consciousness.
• Must also compile the annual budget for the Quality department and monitor expenditures against approved budget plans, as well as to assist the Maintenance Manager in preparing budgets for the Lab.

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineer, Chemistry or related technical field required
• 5 years in an industrial environment
• Preferable cement chemistry and process knowledge
• Proficiencies in chemistry and plant operations
• Candidate should have a strong technical background with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to conveying accurate and appropriate information
• Good organization, human relations and decision making abilities
• Good computer skills

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.