Quality Control Supervisor

CalPortland • Oxnard, CA

11d • $80,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Supervisor reports to the Chief Chemist and carries out duties related to wet chemical and instrument analysis, including physical testing.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Accurate and timely with data analysis and reports
• Able to teach others
• Good use of Microsoft Office tools, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn and master proprietary software associated with analytical equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills to determine and rectify mechanical and electrical problems
• Physical requirements: ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours); climb stairs and ladders as high as 380 feet in elevation; ability to lift and carry 70lbs. up stairs; must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop, and crawl under and into enclosed spaces
• Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground)
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings
• Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
• Will have exposure to all levels of noise that require the use of hearing protection
• Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various lab chemicals; see MSDS for more details
• Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a cement or industrial manufacturing plant environment
• Experience with a large ERP system, SAP a plus

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises a team of hourly Laboratory Technicians
• Reviews QC data daily and reports discrepancies to the Chief Chemist in a timely manner
• Responsible for administering the department safety program
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all QC-related analytical equipment
• Provides formal, written reports to Chief Chemist as required
• Responsible for maintaining departmental cleanliness and efficiency
• Generates and tracks equipment repair requests and purchases departmental supplies
• Reviews and approves departmental payroll; creates work schedules and ensures vacation coverage
• Assists Chief Chemist with the performance of stockpile measurements/inventory control

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• employee assistance program
• retirement program

What This Job Offers

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