Quality Control Supervisor in Lena, Louisiana at Boise Cascade Company

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage quality control staff including scheduling, payroll, hiring, training, and safety performance.
• Responsible for verifying established product strength properties of in-process materials and finished products through quality control testing.
• Ensure testing procedures adhere to established industry standards and mill QC Manual in terms of setup, sample size, and frequency.
• Assist maintenance and vendors in troubleshooting of critical process QC equipment (veneer graders, thickness detectors, and blow detectors)
• Provide instruction to employees regarding task performance, procedure implementation, and/ or special projects.
• Gain knowledge of mill equipment, production policies, procedures, and techniques that affect product quality variables.
• Communicate effectively with associates at all levels in the organization (verbal and written).
• Interface with customers regarding mill tours, product quality issues, and site visits.
• Coordinate mill activities with respect to product development and quality initiatives.
• Evaluate incoming and in-process raw materials (veneer, OSB, adhesives, sealer) per mill specifications and appropriately address non-conformities.
• Interact directly with 3rd party audit agency, maintaining compliance to mill QC Manual and agency non-conformance policy.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instrument calibration, test data files, and document control.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: College, vocational, specialized training/certification or equivalent experience. Requires strong math skills, excellent communication skills, and strong working knowledge of wood products manufacturing and distribution. Self-motivation, accountability, attention to details related to raw material evaluation, process monitoring, product testing, data collection, data entry, and report preparation are required.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Wood Science and 2+ years' experience in Quality Control related to the Engineered Wood Products industry.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for decades. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Our Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance

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