QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR - AGGREGATES

Knife River has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Supervisor. This position will be located in the Burnet area reporting most days to our Honey Creek Quarry. A company truck will be provided for this position. Our QC Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the investigation and resolution of aggregate materials quality issues. You will visit and stay at job sites, collect, and analyze data, test materials, and direct the testing of materials to technicians. You will perform and report on laboratory tests on a variety of mined and constructed materials.

Qualifications:

A successful Aggregate Quality Control Supervisor will have:
* A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent critical thinking skills
* A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
* Preferred: 2+ years aggregate testing experience
* Preferred: Aggregate Production as well as Grading and Base certifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to ensure adherence to established standards of strength, quality, and endurance.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant materials and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Compiles and writes training materials and conducts training sessions on quality control activities, material, process control, product evaluation, product reliability, inventory control, metrology, automated testing, software, research and development and administrative application.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Provide consultant expertise on mix designs; Troubleshoot and interpret specifications with field managers.
• Monitor flow of quality technicians field data.
• Supervise mix design process and personnel.
• Aggregate mix designs and field start-up testing for compliance to include Superpave, Marshall or other design methods as needed.
• Research new processes and technology.
• Develop standardized quality measurement systems to support job completion.
• Monitor production cost relative to bid price.
• Perform grade staking, as necessary.
• Participate and provide appropriate leadership on the quality department team.
• Maintain current certifications and expand certifications to allow cross-training throughout company.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products.
• Also responsible for operating mechanical and electrical test equipment to check apparatus for conformance to standard requirements.

Notice:

Because of the nature of work at Knife River, the person in this position may be expected to work any shift and at various locations based on company needs and the duties of the position may change at any time and may not be identified in this job description. The content of the job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as a contract or an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills and abilities required of all personnel so classified.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
• Hand eye coordination.
• Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
• Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
• Working at night under artificial lighting as needed.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time.

Veterans:

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. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to the Quality Control Supervisor position.

Army: 92L Petroleum Laboratory specialist

How To Apply:
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.

Women, Minorites and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 1800, Waco, TX 76703.

Benefits:
* Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off * Three Medical Plans with GENEROUS Employer contributions and funding * Health Savings Account* Prescription Card * Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care * Dental * Vision * Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement * Company Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement * Profit Sharing * 401(k) with Company Match * Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents * Critical Illness Plan * Accident Coverage Plan* Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, Access to Legal Advice*