Quality Control Supervisor - Franklin, KY

Geoquest USA • Franklin, KY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials of proprietary retaining wall systems and earth related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. Our company works as a sub-contractor/material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects. We perform all duties associated with our jobs from sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all quality control systems and processes to ensure continuous product manufacturing that meets the company and customer standards. While supervising a team of quality control inspectors and technicians this person will ensure a consistent and blemish free quality product that meets established standards, customer specification and production goals.

Requirements

• ASTM Lab Standards for Textiles – Full understanding
• Accreditations with AASHTO, CE-Marketing, and GAI
• 5 plus years of hands-on experience performing quality control in a manufacturing environment-including testing, monitoring and maintaining quality.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Experience training
• Ability to communicate corrective measures effectively, and able to pass certification tests.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal formats of English at a professional business level.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of company products, policies, and procedures in timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills to include coaching and developing subordinates.
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative in continuous QA/QC improvement to include developing and implementing SOPs.

Nice To Haves

• ISO 9001:2015 a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare, train, and enforce Standard Operations Procedures for all Quality Control activities.
• Coordinate quality control activities with Plant Manager, Engineers, and Supervises to ensure production activities maximize product reliability and reduce rework costs.
• Responsible for the accurate filing and certification of all documents required under statutory compliance and client/customer contractual agreements.
• Investigate and establish a root cause analysis for customer issues and develop the appropriate corrective actions.
• Supervise, train, and guide workers engaged in the inspection and testing activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity.
• Demonstrate experience in leadership, problem-solving, creativity, strategic thinking, and teamwork.
• Notify Plant Manager of any discrepancies production personnel may have and develop the appropriate corrective actions.
• Participate in all plant inspections inclusive of management, client, and statutory compliance agencies.
• Inspection, observation, and documentation of all operations to ensure specified procedures are followed.
• Responsible for preparing, qualifying, and submitting all mix designs used, including self-performing and/or coordinating with outside laboratories to perform all required testing.

Benefits

• 11 days paid Vacation to start, increasing to 16 days at 5 years, and 21 days at 10 years.
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Medical, Dental (with Orthodontia for children up to age 26), and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

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