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Sierra Pacific Industries Quality Control Supervisor in Shelton, Washington
Currently, we are seeking a qualified Quality Control Supervisor to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Shelton, Washington.
About the Position
- Work with Mill Manager, Superintendent, and other Supervisors to optimize productivity
- Assure safe workplace practices are followed and promote safety awareness through leading by example
- Communicate with all levels of management on root cause analysis, incident investigations, and training
- Maintain a strong working relationship with Supervisors and Managers across the Company
- Actively manage and reduce downtime through quick analysis of options and orchestrating solutions
- Identify opportunities and take measures to reduce waste and inefficiencies
- Manage lumber quality and grade to maximize value
- Recognize and correct production, quality, and grade issues
- Focus on continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, customer requirements, and product quality
- Understand and program optimizing scanners in response to changes in market pricing and product demand
- Supervise, train, direct, and coordinate work of the crew to assure the highest quality standards are maintained
- Effectively manage crew work time and duties during production, breakdowns, and emergencies
- Manage scheduled time off, unexpected absences, and modified duty of crew
- Recognize and recommend crew commendation, corrective, disciplinary and discharge actions
Qualifications
- At least 2 years' experience in lumber grading or quality control - optimizing scanner experience preferred
- Experience working with WWPA Quality Management System (QMS)
- Full understanding of a grading association rule book
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew
- Understand lumber manufacturing processes with emphasis in people management
- Proven commitment to safety and Company policy
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances
- Proficient in documentation, workflow, math computation, and computer technology
Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.
How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume no later than March 3rd 2025 to:
Sierra Pacific Industries Human Resources PO Box 496011 Redding, CA 96049 (866) 378-8001
or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers{rel="nofollow"}
*Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is f *