What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Supervisor position at Teichert?
Position Description
Purpose
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing technical advice and support for the Materials division operations, the company Sales department and external customers. Supervises the Quality Assurance Technicians and their work products. Evaluates and interprets material testing results to maintain product quality and provide accurate job specifications. This position qualifies for a month truck allowance.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:
Role Qualifications & Requirements
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - ----
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability, please inform Robert Maxey (RMaxey@teichert.com) if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert’s resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert’s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
Street Address
1475 East Greg Street
City
Sparks
State/Province
Nevada
Zip Code
89431
Job Title
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Purpose
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing technical advice and support for the Materials division operations, the company Sales department and external customers. Supervises the Quality Assurance Technicians and their work products. Evaluates and interprets material testing results to maintain product quality and provide accurate job specifications. This position qualifies for a month truck allowance.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:
- Supervises the Quality Assurance Technician’s duties that may include (but are not limited to): evaluating and interpreting technician’s materials test results, providing knowledge, training and tools to meet job requirements, planning and scheduling shifts to provide work coverage as needed, ensuring required certifications are maintained.
- Provides sales support such as specification reviews, material submittals, material evaluation and customer service; may also provide technical support to Sales and customers for Aggregate, Asphalt or Readymix operations including mix design submittals.
- Determines quality assurance and control, R & D testing program requirements, and ensures the appropriate facilities, equipment and materials are available.
- Analyzes test data to determine specification compliance, material variability and material quality trends. Implements test data analysis and test data reporting policies.
- Prepares material compliant reports, specification reviews, material test data analysis reports and project reports.
- Maintains administrative, personnel training, proficiency sample program and laboratory accreditation records.
- Responsible for hiring, training, assigning work duties, establishing workflows and priorities, coaching, providing performance feedback, accurately reporting hours worked, and time away.
- Promotes a Zero Injury culture through personal adherence to all company safety policies and practices.
Role Qualifications & Requirements
- A High School diploma or G.E.D. plus 2 years of college level courses or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
- Eight years of industry related work experience.
- Must possess Caltrans JTCP HMA I, HMA II, NICET or NAQT for Nevada Certifications. Certification requirement will depend on assigned location.
- Must possess ACI Aggregate Testing Tech I, Tech II and Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician Certificate. Certification requirement will depend on assigned location.
- Must demonstrate the ability to lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop assigned staff.
- Must possess time management and organizational skills.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak, write and understand English at a proficient and understandable level.
- Must possess advanced knowledge of computer software programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Stonemont.
- Must possess advanced knowledge of construction materials testing and related technology.
- Must possess mathematical ability to perform algebraic problem solving and statistical analysis.
- Must demonstrate ability to learn and use department specific computer programs and systems.
- Must be able to exercise independent judgment and adjust decision making as needed.
- Must demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and management.
- Must possess a valid California Driver License and must maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Building Successful Teams
- Judgment/Decision-Making
- Communication (speaking, writing, listening)
- Integrity and Trust
- Safe Work Ethic
- Customer Focus
- Coaching
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - ----
- Physical: Viewing of computer monitor. Keyboarding; use of fingers to make small movements such as typing and mouse usage. Driving to plant sites, other offices or meeting sites. Position may require lifting of materials and equipment up to 85 lbs. May require walking on uneven ground, climbing, reaching, bending or stooping. Use of general tools for maintenance, repair and testing of equipment
- Work Environment: Plant locations may contain dust, fumes, debris, medium to loud levels of noise and extreme weather conditions including excessive heat or cold and rain prevalent at times. Travel may be required to other locations, site facilities, customer/project sites, or educational seminars. Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Lab testing environment may contain dust and medium to loud levels of noise with variations in temperature.
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability, please inform Robert Maxey (RMaxey@teichert.com) if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert’s resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert’s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
Street Address
1475 East Greg Street
City
Sparks
State/Province
Nevada
Zip Code
89431
Job Title
Quality Assurance Supervisor
