Veneer QC Tech/Hourly Lead - Days - Glendale, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.•Glendale, OR

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Since our founding in 1951, Swanson Group has proudly remained a multigenerational, family-owned company. We are committed to fostering a welcome and supportive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. At Swanson Group, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working alongside dedicated employees who share a passion for excellence. We believe in building a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and long-term success. Explore our current job openings and discover how you can become a valued member of the Swanson Group family today! QC Tech PW - GPW Gen Plant & OH Position Title: Green End (Veneer) Lead & Quality Control Lead Reports to: GPW Technical Supervisor Department: Green End Hours per shift: Employee will work a minimum of 10 hours per day, 4 days a week with overtime expected. Employee will have (3) 10-minute breaks and (1) 30-minute lunch. Wage: QC, Level 4 / Lead, Level 5 (a move to level 6 when able to operate 4 machine centers) Position Purpose: Leading and directing a crew. This includes but is not limited to crew meetings, quality checks, product scheduling, coordinating crew meal periods, lock out training, production paperwork and inventory control.

Requirements

Must have excellent hand eye coordination
Use vision/hearing continuously
Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.
Worker generally works alone with little supervision
Lead must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task
Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct all employees in their daily safety, production, quality and recovery duties
Perform necessary quality checks and constantly monitor production key performance indicators. Address and correct safety, production, quality and recovery variances as they occur.
Provide all production employees with daily, weekly and monthly safety training.
Schedule both log processing and the lathe to balance the needs of the dryers and lay up line with the available species and grades of logs in the log yard.
Possess skills in root cause analysis and action planning to facilitate continuous improvement in all facets of the operation.
Works with the maintenance department to resolve issues and improve processes.
Assist the General foreman in completing employee evaluations.
Operate all machines and rolling stock safely at production levels.
Complete all administrative duties and recordkeeping as outlined by the plant manager and human resources department.
Keep all departments at or above a SHARP standard
The worker/Operator may be responsible for cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, or between shifts. This activity will consist of removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel.
The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual Job Descriptions.
Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures.