Quality Control Supervisor - Days - Glendale, OR

Swanson Group•Glendale, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Supervisor leads and directs a crew of quality control technicians and is responsible for coordinating quality checks, product scheduling, crew meetings and meal periods, lockout training, production paperwork, and inventory control. The role supervises employees’ daily safety, production, quality, and recovery duties, monitors production performance, and addresses variances. The supervisor also coordinates log processing and lathe schedules to balance dryer and lay-up line needs with available log species and grades, and works with maintenance to resolve issues and improve processes. The position includes administrative and recordkeeping duties, employee evaluations and interviews as needed, safety training, and participation in KPI meetings. The supervisor may operate machinery and rolling stock when trained, assist with cleanup and basic maintenance, and support cross-training and production needs. The work is primarily indoors (90%) at an average temperature of 70°F, with 10% outdoors and temperatures ranging from 10°F to 105°F. The work environment includes machine and forklift noise, wood fumes and odors, limited dust, and water mist. The job involves working on or around moving machinery. Required protective equipment includes eye and hearing protection, gloves when handling lumber, and approved footwear. Physical demands include continuous use of hearing and vision; frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling, and reaching; and occasional handling of loads over 50 pounds, with assistance or lifting devices required for loads over 50 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to lead and direct a crew of QC technicians.
Skills in root cause analysis and action planning.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and continuous use of vision and hearing, including peripheral vision for awareness of forklifts and coworkers.
Ability to read and communicate information related to Job Hazard Analyses, machine-specific lockout procedures, and safety training; reading and writing are required during safety training.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling, and reaching, and occasional handling of loads over 50 pounds.
Follow safety procedures, including the 14-step lockout/tagout procedure, proper body mechanics, and use of required PPE.
Only perform maintenance or operate machinery after receiving the required training.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct employees in daily safety, production, quality, and recovery duties.
Perform quality checks, monitor production KPIs, and address safety, production, quality, and recovery variances.
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly safety training to production employees.
Schedule log processing and lathe operations to balance dryer and lay-up line needs with available log species and grades.
Use root cause analysis and action planning to support continuous improvement.
Work with the maintenance department to resolve issues and improve processes.
Assist the General Foreman with employee evaluations.
Operate machines and rolling stock safely at production levels, when appropriately trained.
Complete administrative duties and recordkeeping required by the Plant Manager and Human Resources.
Attend and assist with crew meetings; lead KPI meetings as needed.
Perform cleanup during downtime or between shifts, and coordinate cleanup activities during holiday shutdowns and projects as directed.
Assist coworkers or maintenance personnel with basic maintenance procedures, only when trained.
Assist with employee advancement and conduct new employee interviews as needed.
Assist the data administrator with production and quality paperwork accuracy.
Coordinate crew meal periods and support product scheduling and inventory control.
Rotate to other positions for cross-training or production needs as required.