QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR - AGGREGATE/ASPHALT

Knife River - SD; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Knife River - SD is seeking a QC Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the quality assurance program for aggregate and asphalt products. You will lead labs, align testing with standards, and drive continuous quality improvements across multiple plants.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to train and coach staff, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. On-site position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 5 years quality control and mix design management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops and analyzes statistical data to establish quality standards for finished products.
• Directs testing of materials and manages labs at aggregate and asphalt plants.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training on product quality and reliability.
• Investigates customer complaints regarding quality and implements fixes.
• Hires, trains, coaches and schedules lab personnel across plants.
• Purchases parts and equipment while maintaining budget.
• Ensures tests are accurate and communicated to stakeholders.
• Researches material quality and design improvements for bidding projects.
• Oversees lab repairs, maintenance and housekeeping.
• Communicates effectively under high stress; maintains customer relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Project management

Multitasking

Coaching

Reliability

Team leadership

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The QC Supervisor plans, coordinates, and directs the quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards. They also manage the design and testing and/or aggregate & asphalt products to meet customer quality requirements at best or lowest cost.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements)

• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers and sales representatives.
• Directs workers engaged in testing or materials at all aggregate & asphalt plants.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• May investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality.
• Identify the needs, hire, train, coach and schedule personnel to meet the needs of labs at all aggregate & asphalt plants.
• Purchase parts, supplies, and new equipment while maintaining the set budget.
• Assure tests are accurately done and results are communicated in a timely manner to all stakeholders.
• Research the quality and design of materials for bidding projects, design and implement better methods, and research new techniques and equipment.
• Oversee the repairs, maintenance and housekeeping of labs and equipment.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operations/repair, etc.)
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA< EPA, DNR, and safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or
• 5 years quality control and mix design management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.
• Problem Solving ability.
• Critical thinking and project management.
• Ability to multi-task and provide team guidance.
• Communication skills, reliability, and dedication to coaching.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.