Quality Control Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser • Elkin, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor (Technical Team Lead) for its Oriented Strand Board (OSB) manufacturing facility in Elkin, North Carolina. We are looking for a safety-focused leader with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to continuous improvement. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position that reports to the Technical Manager. The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the Quality Control Department. Primary responsibilities include: Maintaining ownership of the Quality Manual and all related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Supporting and participating in mill safety initiatives, Coordinating with third-party certification agencies to ensure products meet required standards while supporting production goals and customer expectations, Analyzing and interpreting quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities, Managing inventory of designated process raw materials and quality-related supplies, Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve product quality issues, Coordinating mill-scale trials for product improvements, new product development, and qualification testing, Developing and maintaining technical knowledge of OSB manufacturing processes, Leading a team of five Quality Control Technicians, ensuring safe work practices, clear expectations, and accountability.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience with commitment to safe work practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience applying statistical methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional nights, weekends, and holiday coverage
• Ability and willingness to meet the physical requirements of the position, including: Climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in varying environmental and temperature conditions

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited university in Wood Science, Forestry, Biomaterials, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of OSB manufacturing processes
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 5 or more years of previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience with statistical software packages such as Minitab, SPSS, SAS, or R
• Knowledge of quality control methodologies and wood technology measurement techniques

Responsibilities

• Maintaining ownership of the Quality Manual and all related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supporting and participating in mill safety initiatives
• Coordinating with third-party certification agencies to ensure products meet required standards while supporting production goals and customer expectations
• Analyzing and interpreting quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Managing inventory of designated process raw materials and quality-related supplies
• Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve product quality issues
• Coordinating mill-scale trials for product improvements, new product development, and qualification testing
• Developing and maintaining technical knowledge of OSB manufacturing processes
• Leading a team of five Quality Control Technicians, ensuring safe work practices, clear expectations, and accountability

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account option with company contribution
• Voluntary Long-Term Care
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan with company match
• Annual contribution to 401k equal to 5% of base salary
• 3-weeks of paid vacation in the first year
• Accrued vacation for future use
• Eleven paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager