QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

Responsibilities included but are not limited to the following:

• Meets with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personal to discuss quality related topics and resolve any quality issues as required
• Ensures that a high standard of knowledge, performance, training and safety are developed, exceeded, and maintained by all technicians which included them obtaining/ maintain the appropriate ODOT certifications for the work required
• Coordinates day-to-day technician activities as required and ensures the necessary required testing accomplished
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all lab testing equipment
• Stays current with new technologies, research in progress, test, and any changes to agency specifications
• Maintain the appropriate certifications to do all QC manager's work required including those required by the technicians in case it is necessary to temporarily perform testing as needed
• Responsible for routinely reviewing test data which includes performing any trend and/or statistical analysis as required
• Proficient math skills (Algebra in particular), be analytical by nature, detail oriented, through at documenting, and problem solving
• Ensure all necessary contractual related correspondence, paperwork, and/ or test reports are distributed to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Responsible for making any asphalt plant mixture related adjustments and create/adjust concrete mix designs as needed
• Occasionally conduct specifications reviews and provide comments on the more technical documents
• Make recommendations regarding new equipment needed and prepare budget and justification
• Other duties as directed by Vice President or General Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in supervisory role preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in construction materials industry, preferable with aggregates, concrete, asphalt testing, or project management or another relevant field
• Competency in Microsoft Windows, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Must have good interpersonal skills, ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful mature, flexible
• Good communications ability, both verbal and written
• Must have good facilitating and training skills
• Proven ability to maintain a positive attitude, perform work safely and have good leadership skills
• Must have current, valid Oregon driver's license (with endorsement if necessary), must be able to demonstrate proof of insurability during any period of employment
• Must have ability to continuously walk, stand, and use both hands well as lift, carry, climb, balance, reach stop, crouch and kneel
• Requires the ability to hear, see and use critical reasoning

Additional Information:

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
401K with Company Match
Profit Sharing
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Safety Incentives
Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. Below are examples of the many jobs within the military that are transferable to our position.

Army: Petroleum Laboratory Specialist

Navy: Inspector

Marines: Petroleum Quality Assurance / Geological Technicians