Quality Control Supervisor
About The Position
The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the mill produces high-value, high-quality lumber. The role leads the quality control team and oversees optimization and grading processes, working with production and maintenance to improve lumber recovery, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement across the operation. The supervisor leads the site-wide quality control program across sawmill and planer operations, including QC Technicians and Saw Filers. The role manages optimization systems, scanner calibrations, changeovers, and equipment parameters; conducts audits; monitors kiln performance; and addresses out-of-spec issues to maintain product and grading standards. It also works with production, maintenance, sales, and grading agencies on quality issues and product mix and optimization decisions. The position maintains QC documentation, tracks site-wide quality activities, and provides operational leadership when needed.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma.
- 3–5 years of relevant quality control experience in lumber manufacturing.
- Advanced problem-solving, troubleshooting, and statistical analysis skills.
- Proficiency in optimization technology, scanner calibration, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven leadership in team environments.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the site-wide quality control program across sawmill and planer operations, including QC Technicians and Saw Filers.
- Manage optimization systems, scanner calibrations, changeovers, and equipment parameters to maximize lumber value, grade, and recovery.
- Conduct regular audits, monitor kiln performance, and address out-of-spec issues to maintain product and grading standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve lumber recovery, product quality, and overall process performance.
- Partner with production, maintenance, sales, and grading agencies to resolve quality issues and support product mix and optimization decisions.
- Maintain QC documentation and track site-wide quality activities.
- Provide operational leadership when needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus.
- 3 weeks paid vacation.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Share Purchase Program matching.
- Extended Health & Dental.
- Comprehensive total rewards package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
