Quality Control Supervisor (QA/QC) - Precast Concrete

LB Foster•Hillsboro, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the QC Supervisor, you are responsible for the consistent delivery of high-quality products and services to our customers. This role oversees product inspections and QC technicians to ensure compliance with company standards and customer specifications. The position translates customer quality concerns into internal corrective actions and drives continual improvement, focusing on minimizing defects through prevention rather than detection. Key responsibilities include site calibrations, nonconformance documentation, manufacturing audits, document control, hosting management reviews, and tracking Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
4 years manufacturing experience in Quality role required
Precast and/or ready-mix experience required
ACI Field, Strength & Aggregate certifications
NPCA Level II certification
PCI Level I and II certification
Knowledgeable in applicable Quality standards (i.e. ISO9001, AISC, and/or PCI)
Knowledgeable in use of various inspection gages and practices
Ability to read and interpret ASTM standards where applicable
Ability to read drawings and prints
Ability to understand DOT / Code requirements where applicable
Ability to identify nonconforming product conditions and exercise stop work authority.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment involving heavy machinery and equipment
Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Proficiency in mathematics
Good visual acuity
Ability to speak and present to all levels of the organization and in front of groups
A focus on problem solving and teamwork
Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to collaborate actions with multiple departments
Ability to manage change and recognize impacts of change within multiple departments

Responsibilities

Supervises quality control staff
Scheduling and oversight of incoming, in-process, and finished goods inspections to specified criteria and test methods.
Clearly communicate nonconforming product / out of tolerance conditions to team members and supervisors. Ability to collaboratively determine NCM causes and possible actions with production and/or quality team.
Responsible for ensuring rejection of product when requirements are not met.
Quality record keeping and supporting management in maintaining quality certifications
Responsible for monitoring the proper labeling, segregation, and disposition of non-conforming / hold material
Manage calibration programs for inspection equipment
Responsible for performance, oversight, and documentation of manufacturing audits in the production areas
Responsible for the document control program, including the uploading and maintenance of documents
Responsible for representing L.B. Foster during site audits and documenting the outcomes of site audits. Must work with site management team and applicable personnel to properly investigate findings and determine corrective actions in a timely manner
Handling of customer complaints through proper documentation, investigations, and leading of corrective actions
Tracking of site CoPQs
Responsible for scheduling and holding site Management Reviews
Responsible for reviewing and understanding customer specification/code requirements
All other duties as assigned