Quality Control Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser • Elkin, NC

4d • $75,600 - $113,500 • 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.

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

• Leading and managing the Quality Control Department.
• 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

• Annual merit-increase program
• Annual Incentive Program (cash bonus)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution
• Voluntary Long-Term Care
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Support for personal volunteerism
• Diversity networks
• Mentoring programs
• Training and development opportunities
• Company’s 401k plan with paid company match
• Annual contribution to 401k plan
• 3-weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
• Vacation accrual after six months of employment
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave for all full-time employees

What This Job Offers

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