Quality Control Supervisor - Days - Glendale, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.•Glendale, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Supervisor leads and directs a crew of quality control technicians and oversees daily safety, production, quality, and recovery activities. The role includes conducting quality checks, monitoring production performance, scheduling log processing and lathe operations to meet the needs of downstream production, coordinating crew activities, and maintaining production paperwork and inventory controls. The supervisor works with the maintenance department to address operational issues and improve processes, and supports the Plant Manager and General Foreman with meetings, employee evaluations, training, and other administrative responsibilities. The position works a minimum of 10 hours per shift, five days per week, with overtime expected. The work environment is primarily indoors (90%) with some outdoor work (10%), exposure to machine and forklift noise, wood odors and fumes, water mist, and temperature extremes. Required protective equipment includes eye and hearing protection, gloves when handling lumber, and approved footwear. The role requires continuous use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching, and occasional handling of more than 50 pounds. Lifting over 50 pounds is done with assistance and/or lifting devices.

Requirements

Ability to lead and direct a crew of QC technicians.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and continuous use of vision and hearing, including peripheral vision to observe forklifts and coworkers.
Ability to read, write, and communicate information related to job hazard analyses, machine-specific lockout procedures, and safety training.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling, and reaching, and occasional lifting or carrying over 50 pounds with assistance or lifting devices as required.
Ability to work in an environment with machine and forklift noise, wood-related fumes and odors, water mist, and temperature extremes.
Use required PPE, including eye and hearing protection, gloves when handling lumber, and approved footwear.
Follow lockout/tagout and other specified safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct employees in daily safety, production, quality, and recovery duties.
Perform quality checks, monitor production key performance indicators, 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.
Complete administrative duties and recordkeeping as directed by the Plant Manager and Human Resources department.
Attend or assist the Plant Manager with crew meetings and lead KPI meetings as needed.
Assist with cleanup during downtime, between shifts, holiday shutdowns, and other cleanup projects as directed.
Rotate to other positions for cross-training or production needs.
Assist coworkers or maintenance personnel with basic maintenance procedures, and operate machinery only after receiving training.
Assist the Plant Manager and supervisors with employee advancement.
Conduct new employee interviews as needed.
Assist the data administrator with production and quality paperwork accuracy.
Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, proper body mechanics, use of PPE, and communication with coworkers.