Assistant Supervisor Quality Control (Graveyard)

SWISS KRONO Group; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SWISS KRONO Group is seeking an Assistant Supervisor Quality Control to join the particleboard team. You will evaluate products, test physical properties, and analyze data for process control and continuous improvement, with backup supervision as needed for the Shift Supervisor.

You will lead safety, ensure product quality, mentor staff, and help minimize downtime while maintaining adherence to procedures and the collective bargaining agreement. On-site presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work various shifts including weekends.
• Computer skills including familiarity with spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe working environment and train employees in safe operation.
• Ensure quality product is produced and shipped while monitoring costs and testing board properties.
• Collaborate with team to improve product quality to meet customer expectations.
• Provide frontline supervision and relief for the Production Supervisor during absences.
• Monitor machinery operation to minimize downtime and identify improvements.
• Communicate shift activities and complete required paperwork.
• Mentor and coach team to sustain high performance and accountability.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Experience in manufacturing environment

Tools

MS Excel

Databases

Word processing

Job description

At SWISS KRONO, our people are the driving force behind our success. With nearly 5,000 employees worldwide, we are powered by individuals who bring passion, ideas and commitment to work every day. We are proud of our motivated, loyal and high‑performing workforce—and they are proud to be part of a global leader in the wood‑based products industry.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Supervisor Quality Control will work with the particleboard team to evaluate products, test physical properties, and analyze data for process control and continuous improvement. This position will also provide backup supervision as necessary for the Shift Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead a safe working environment:
  • train employees in safe equipment operation;
  • motivate employees to lead the operation to superior safety performance;
  • engage in continuing education and improvement to processes and work procedures; and
  • lead safety behavior by example.
• Ensure a quality product is produced and shipped while managing costs by monitoring additives and testing board properties in accordance with established procedures.
• Work with team members to continuously improve the quality of the product with the primary goal of meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Provide front-line supervisory support/relief for the Production Supervisor during periods of absence, including employee timekeeping, discipline, and training in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Assist in monitoring the operation of machinery and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Verbally communicate shift activities with necessary personnel and complete required paperwork.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness and flexibility to work various shifts that may include Saturday and Sunday work as part of the normal work week.
• Computer skills including familiarity with creating spreadsheets, producing word processing documents, and managing databases.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Prior work experience in manufacturing, construction, or a related trade.
• One year of relevant prior work experience in a leadership/supervisory role preferred.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield, and a respirator.

SWISS KRONO is an EEO employer.