Quality Control Manager $75,000 - $90,000 (Internal Posting)

ELM has an internal opportunity for a Corporate Quality Manager. If interested, please follow the application instructions by submitting your cover letter and resume at the link included below.  

 Description of Essential Functions:  
ELM Utility Services, with over 1,300 employees nationwide, is seeking a Corporate Quality Manager to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to be a part of one of the largest and most respected companies in the utility locating industry. This person will work under the direction of the Director of Compliance. The primary role is to assist the Director of Compliance with quality and compliance, as well as travelling to other ELM territories. This position requires frequent traveling throughout ELM's footprint. Job time is spent in both the office and field environment with exposure to all field hazards. Occasional lifting of materials up to 50 pounds is required. Requires up to 5 miles a day walking at least twice a week. 

Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Perform quality and safety audits both locally and while travelling to other ELM territories.
• Identify training and auditing needs, development of process improvement and continual improvement plans.
• Assist and develop local auditors, including start-up operations.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness. 
• Project a favorable image of the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all of its areas of endeavor. 
• Keep immediate superior promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternative course of action which may be taken. 
• Develop individuals for future advancement.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
• The position requires 25-50% traveling. (Primary work location will be the state the applicant is located in.)

 
ELM is a great place to build your career while also offering excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. 

 Our Total Rewards Package Includes:  

• A company vehicle, fuel card, laptop, and cell phone are provided
• Paid-Time Off accrual (PTO) for Vacation & Sick Time purposes
• 6 Paid Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life & Disability, and Company-paid life insurance, FSA, HSA
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Paid hands-on training
• Annual reviews with the potential for increases
• Bonuses for milestone anniversaries 

 Qualifications:  
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a comprehensive understanding of underground utility locating. A minimum of 3 years locating of gas, electric, and communications is preferred. Previous auditing experience is preferred. Applicants must be comfortable in a office setting and working in an outdoor setting, walking significant distances each day in all types of weather, and dealing with all manner of field hazards. Must be able to manage a group of employees. The successful applicant will have excellent oral and written communication/documentation skills, the ability to work with people, possess a strong sense of safety culture, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Applicants must be self-directed and possess problem-solving abilities.    
 
Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and have an insurable MVR. 

Selection Process:  
When considering an applicant for this position, the selection process will take into consideration the needs of the Company, including such factors as reorganization requirements, diversity opportunities, relocation requirements, employee development and job succession.   

 
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