Quality Control Supervisor

CF&I Steel, L.P.; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Disability programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Life Insurance

Job summary

CF&I Steel, L.P. seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead quality personnel in the Pueblo Seamless Mill. Strong background in steel manufacturing quality systems, inspection, testing, and continuous improvement is required.

You will guide frontline teams, ensure adherence to standards, and foster a safety- and accountability-driven culture. Responsibilities include supervising inspectors, maintaining QMS, leading audits, and driving process improvements with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience; engineering degree preferred.
• 2–5 years in a heavy industrial environment, steel preferred.
• Experience in ISO-based quality management systems.
• Experience with dimensional inspections on metal products.
• Experience delivering technical training to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience with internal/external quality audits.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and root cause investigation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop quality inspectors and technicians to ensure safety, quality, and standards.
• Assign daily work activities, establish priorities, and monitor performance.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems, SOPs, and process control docs.
• Oversee inspection and testing to meet customer specs and standards.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans and nonconformance reactions.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct process and quality audits; participate in incoming material inspections.
• Deliver training to enhance knowledge, competency, and quality awareness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical teams to drive improvements.
• Promote safety through observations and job hazard analyses.

Skills

Quality leadership

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is looking for a Quality Supervisor to support our Seamless Mill in Pueblo, Colorado. This role requires a strong technical background in steel manufacturing quality systems, inspection and testing processes, and continuous improvement methodologies. The successful candidate will provide frontline leadership to quality personnel, ensuring compliance with quality standards, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and employee development. Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, coach, and develop quality inspectors and technicians to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Assign daily work activities, establish priorities, and monitor employee performance to achieve departmental objectives.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems, standard operating procedures, and process control documentation.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and product quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans, including reaction plans for process and product nonconformances.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and process performance.
• Conduct process audits, quality audits, and incoming material inspections to ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance employee knowledge, technical competency, and quality awareness.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve quality-related issues.
• Promote a culture of safety by conducting safety observations, participating in job hazard analyses, ensuring compliance with safety requirements, and leading by example.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience; candidates with an engineering degree preferred
• 2-5 years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment, steel preferred
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role preferred
• Experience and training in ISO-based quality management systems
• Experience with using and performing dimensional inspections on metal products
• Experience developing and delivering technical training to a wide range of audiences (technical/non-technical; shop-floor/staff roles)
• Proven experience using statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel) and conducting root cause analysis.
• Experience participating in or leading internal and external quality audits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience delivering presentations to a variety of audiences
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Compensation Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Postings Dates: 9/3/2026 - 10/3/2026

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA. While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas, and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.