What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Supervisor (QA/QC) - Precast Concrete position at LB Foster?
As the QC Supervisor, you are responsible for consistent delivery of high-quality products and services to our customers. Oversees product inspections and QC technicians to ensure compliance with company standards and customer specifications. Translates customer quality concerns to drive internal corrective actions and continual improvement. Responsible for minimizing defects through promotion of prevention rather than detection. Also, QC Supervisor is responsible for site calibrations, nonconformance documentation, performance of manufacturing audits in the production areas, document control activities, hosting site management reviews, and the tracking of CoPQ.
Responsibilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Responsibilities
- Supervises quality control staff
- Scheduling and oversite of incoming, in-process, and finished goods inspections to specified criteria and test methods.
- Clearly communicate nonconforming product / out of tolerance conditions to team members and supervisors. Ability to collaboratively determine NCM causes and possible actions with production and/or quality team.
- Responsible for ensuring rejection of product when requirements are not met.
- Quality record keeping and supporting management in maintaining quality certifications
- Responsible for monitoring the proper labeling, segregation, and disposition of non-conforming / hold material
- Manage calibration programs for inspection equipment
- Responsible for performance, oversight, and documentation of manufacturing audits in the production areas
- Responsible for the document control program, including the uploading and maintenance of documents
- Responsible for representing L.B. Foster during site audits and documenting the outcomes of site audits. Must work with site management team and applicable personnel to properly investigate findings and determine corrective actions in a timely manner
- Handling of customer complaints through proper documentation, investigations, and leading of corrective actions
- Tracking of site CoPQs
- Responsible for scheduling and holding site Management Reviews
- Responsible for reviewing and understanding customer specification/code requirements
- All other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4 years manufacturing experience in Quality role required
- Precast and/or ready-mix experience required
- ACI Field, Strength & Aggregate certifications
- NPCA Level II certification
- PCI Level I and II certification
- Knowledgeable in applicable Quality standards (i.e. ISO9001, AISC, and/or PCI)
- Knowledgeable in use of various inspection gages and practices
- Ability to read and interpret ASTM standards where applicable
- Ability to read drawings and prints
- Ability to understand DOT / Code requirements where applicable
- Ability to identify nonconforming product conditions and exercise stop work authority.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment involving heavy machinery and equipment
- Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Proficiency in mathematics
- Good visual acuity
- Ability to speak and present to all levels of the organization and in front of groups
- A focus on problem solving and teamwork
- Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Ability to collaborate actions with multiple departments
- Ability to manage change and recognize impacts of change within multiple departments
- Safety
- Clear and precise communication
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Conflict Management
- Critical Thinking
- Planning & Organization
- Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
- Market-leading 401(k) program with company match, no vesting period
- 10 paid holidays per year and vacation accrual plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)