Assist. Supervisor Quality Control

SWISS KRONO Group • Klamath Falls, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At SWISS KRONO, our people are the driving force behind our success. With nearly 5,000 employees worldwide, we are powered by individuals who bring passion, ideas and commitment to work every day. We are proud of our motivated, loyal and high‑performing workforce—and they are proud to be part of a global leader in the wood‑based products industry. Position Summary: The Assistant Supervisor Quality Control will work with either the particleboard or hardboard team to evaluate products, test physical properties, and analyze data for process control and continuous improvement. This position will also provide backup supervision as necessary for the Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to work various shifts that may include Saturday and Sunday work as part of the normal work week.
• Computer skills including familiarity with creating spreadsheets, producing word processing documents, and managing databases.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Prior work experience in manufacturing, construction, or a related trade.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant prior work experience in a leadership/supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe working environment: train employees in safe equipment operation; motivate employees to lead the operation to superior safety performance; engage in continuing education and improvement to processes and work procedures; and lead safety behavior by example.
• Ensure a quality product is produced and shipped while managing costs by monitoring additives and testing board properties in accordance with established procedures.
• Work with team members to continuously improve the quality of the product with the primary goal of meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Provide front-line supervisory support/relief for the Production Supervisor during periods of absence, including employee timekeeping, discipline, and training in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Assist in monitoring the operation of machinery and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Verbally communicate shift activities with necessary personnel and complete required paperwork.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed