Ready Mix Quality Control Supervisor

Knife River • Sauk Rapids, MN

108d • $32 - $36

About The Position

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Requirements

• 5 years quality control and mix design management.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.
• Assists Quality Manager with mix designs and testing of concrete products to meet customer quality requirements at best or at lowest cost.
• Create a daily schedule for Quality control technicians.
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers.
• Directs workers engaged in testing or material at all concrete plants.
• Plants, promotes and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• May investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality.
• Identify the needs, hire, train, coach and schedule personnel to meet the needs of labs at asphalt or concrete plants.
• Purchase parts, supplies and new equipment while maintaining the set budgets.
• Assure tests are accurately done and results are communicated in a timely manner to all stakeholders.
• Assist Quality Control Manager with research for quality and design of materials for bidding projects, design and implement better methods, and research new techniques and equipment.
• Oversee the repairs, maintenance and housekeeping of labs and equipment.
• Communicate effectively and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operations/repair, etc.).
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees