Quality Control Supervisor AggregateAsphalt

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success and were committed to providing the training tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The QC Supervisor plans coordinates and directs the quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards. They also manage the design and testing and/or aggregate/asphalt products to meet customer quality requirements at best or lowest cost.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements)

1. Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
2. Formulates and maintains quality control objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers and sales representatives.
3. Directs workers engaged in testing or materials at all aggregate & asphalt plants.
4. Plans promotes and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
5. May investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality.
6. Identify the needs hire train coach and schedule personnel to meet the needs of labs at all aggregate & asphalt plants.
7. Purchase parts supplies and new equipment while maintaining the set budget.
8. Assure tests are accurately done and results are communicated in a timely manner to all stakeholders.
9. Research the quality and design of materials for bidding projects design and implement better methods and research new techniques and equipment.
10. Oversee the repairs maintenance and housekeeping of labs and equipment.
11. Communicate effectively (verbal listening written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
12. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality equipment operations/repair etc.)
13. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
14. Ensure OSHA< EPA DNR and safety and environmental regulation compliance.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements)

1. Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or
2. 5 years quality control and mix design management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of MS Office (Word Excel Outlook).
4. Able to work independently and under time constraints.
5. Problem Solving ability.
6. Critical thinking and project management.
7. Ability to multi-task and provide team guidance.
8. Communication skills reliability and dedication to coaching.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application online please visit our main office for assistance.

Required Experience:

Manager