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Position Title: QC Supervisor (Quality Control)
Reports to: Millsite Manager
Department: General Plant
Hours per shift: Employee will work a minimum of 10 hrs per day, 4 days a week with overtime expected. Employee will have (3) 10-minute breaks and (1) 30-minute lunch.
Wage: Salary TBD D.O.E.
Position Purpose: Leading and Directing a crew of QC technicians. This includes but is not limited to crew meetings, quality checks, product scheduling, coordinating crew meal periods, lock out training, production paperwork and inventory control.
Position Functions:
Essential Functions*
These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.
Supervise and direct all employees in their daily safety, production, quality and recovery duties.
Perform necessary quality checks and constantly monitor production key performance indicators. Address and correct safety, production, quality and recovery variances as they occur.
Provide all production employees with daily, weekly and monthly safety training.
Schedule both log processing and the lathe to balance the needs of the dryers and lay up line with the available species and grades of logs in the log yard.
Possess skills in root cause analysis and action planning to facilitate continuous improvement in all facets of the operation.
Works with the maintenance department to resolve issues and improve processes.
Assist the General foreman in completing employee evaluations.
Operate all machines and rolling stock safely at production levels.
Complete all administrative duties and recordkeeping as outlined by the plant manager and human resources department.
Keep all departments at or above a SHARP standard.
Attend and/or assist plant manager with crew meetings.
Lead KPI (Key Performance Indicators) meetings as needed.
Non-Essential Functions
These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.
The worker/Operator may be responsible for cleanup activity during down times, changeovers, or between shifts. This activity will consist of removing veneer scrap or debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel.
The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual Job Descriptions.
Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures.
Run machinery when needed and only when you have been fully trained on the machinery.
Assist plant manager and supervisors for employee advancement
Conduct new employee interviews as needed.
Assist data administrator with production and quality paperwork for accuracy.
Coordinate and facilitate all clean up activities during holiday shutdowns and clean up projects as directed by the Plant Manager.
Working Environment: (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 10%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F. Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts. Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None
Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling dry veneer. (4) Approved Footwear.
Physical Demands: See the Physical Capabilities as listed below; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, bilateral use of arms and hands, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 30 lbs.
Skills: Must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works alone with little supervision. Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.
Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14 step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don't over reach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.
The information provided in this description, including strength and physical requirements, is based on observation of the job and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential function. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned, nor does it inhibit management's right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Employee Name (Print):
Employee Signature:
Date:
Employer Representatives:
Name
Signature
Date
Supervisor
SIGNATURES
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
Job Title (at Injury):
QC Supervisor
Worker Name:
ENDURANCE
Never/
Not Required
Seldom
1-5%
Occas.
6-33%
Freq.
34-66%
Continuous
67-100%
Total Hours
At one time
Total Hours in a work day
Sitting
X
1
1
Standing
X
3
9
Walking
X
3
9
Change Positions?
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box)
Lifting:
Never/
Not Required
Seldom
1-5%
Occas.
6-33%
Freq.
34-66%
Continuous
67-100%
1-10 lbs
X
11-20 lbs
X
21-50 lbs
51-75 lbs
51-75 lbs
X
X
X
76 -100 lbs
X
• 100 lbs
X
Maximum # lifted by worker without assistance
If required, lifts over
75 lbs
# are performed with
X
two or more people
lift devices
Carrying:
Never/
Not Required
Seldom
1-5%
Occas.
6-33%
Freq.
34-66%
Continuous
67-100%
1-10 lbs
X
11-20 lbs
X
21-50 lbs
X
51-75 lbs
X
76 -100 lbs
X
• 100 lbs
X
Maximum # carried by worker without assistance
10-75
If required, carrying over
75
# is performed with two or more people or with lift devices.
Pushing/Pulling force to be exerted:
Never/
Not Required
Seldom
1-5%
Occas.
6-33%
Freq.
34-66%
Continuous
67-100%
1-10 lbs
X
11-20 lbs
X
21-50 lbs
X
51-75 lbs
X
• 100 lbs
X
Maximum weight of object pushed/pulled by worker up to 75 lbs
Distance:
50FT
Type of Surface (ie level, carpet, incline )
LEVEL
Never/
Not Required
Seldom
1-5%
Occas.
6-33%
Freq.
34-66%
Continuous
67-100%
Bend/Stoop
X
Twist
X
Crouch/squat
X
Kneel
X
Crawl
X
Walk-Level surface
X
Walk-Uneven surface
X
Climb Steps
X
Climb Ladder
X
Work at heights
X
Reach at or above Shoulder
X
Reach below shoulder
X
Use of Arms
X
Use of Wrist
X
Use of Hands
X
Grasping/squeezing
X
Operate foot controls
X
Environment:
X
Inside
80
% of time
X
Outside
20
% of time
Temperature Extremes
X
Yes
No
Vibration
Yes
X
No
Works on or around moving machinery or mechanical parts
X
Yes
No
Personal Protective Equipment:
X
Boots
Hardhat
X
Gloves
X
Glasses
X
Hearing
X
Other
Safety Vest
SIGNATURES
The information provided in this description, including strength and physical requirements, is based on observation of the job and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Employee Name (Print)
Employee Signature Date
Employer Representatives
Print Name
Signature
Date
Supervisor
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.