Particleboard QA Supervisor & Lab Tech (Shift Leader)

Timber Products Co.; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber Products Co. in Medford, OR, is seeking a Supervisor I/Lab Tech to learn and assume duties of a quality control lab technician and front-line leadership. The role includes coverage of shift QA and supervision, with progression to Supervisor II after training and demonstrated leadership.

Must be open to work any shift and participate in our manufacturing process, QA impact, and safety programs. This is a path toward increased responsibility within particleboard operations.

Qualifications

• Two years QA/supervisory experience in wood products or manufacturing.
• BS in Wood Sciences preferred but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; TEAM oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Leadership and motivational skills to achieve productivity, quality and safety goals.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct panel testing; participate in R&D, thickness control, moisture, density, and calibrations.
• Identify and communicate process upsets.
• Learn all aspects of particleboard manufacturing with supervision.
• Maintain quality control standards to maximize profitability.
• Supervise production crews after training and proficiency.
• Cover supervisor vacations and vacancies; complete special projects as assigned.
• Follow safety program and standards; enforce company policies and labor agreement.

Skills

QA/supervisory experience

Team orientation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Word/Excel/Access)

Education

BS in Wood Sciences

BS/AS in manufacturing or related field

Job description

Timber Products Co. in Medford, OR, is seeking a Supervisor I/Lab Tech to learn and assume duties of a quality control lab technician and front-line leadership. The role includes coverage of shift QA and supervision, with progression to Supervisor II after training and demonstrated leadership.

Must be open to work any shift and participate in our manufacturing process, QA impact, and safety programs. This is a path toward increased responsibility within particleboard operations.