Quality Supervisor

NextGenEnergyJobs; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

HSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Enviva is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control leader to manage the plant lab, supervise operators, and drive QA/QC activities. You will develop testing procedures, record-keeping, and accountable for product quality from sampling through finished goods.

You will lead root cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and train staff on quality procedures, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience in Quality, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead multiple tasks with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lab management: supervise operators, train, and certify; manage sampling and testing of finished goods.
• Develop and maintain QA/QC documentation and test procedures; ensure timely, accurate results.
• Lead RCA and corrective actions; interpret quality metrics against specs.
• Train and audit employees on quality procedures; oversee plant quality control.

Skills

Quality management experience

Supervisory experience

Statistical analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lab Management Manage the plant laboratory; supervise, train, and certify operators; manage the sampling and testing of finished goods delivered; maintain test equipment, QA/QC documentation, records, and sample archives.
• Quality Control Develop and maintain quality control tools and instructions to guide management of product and ensure effective process troubleshooting; develop, audit, and maintain test procedures; ensure that all test results are timely and accurate. Oversee the daily collection and testing of samples. Track and interpret finished goods quality metrics against internal and customer specifications; perform root cause analysis and correction of quality issues. Formulate reaction plans for quality issues at the plant as they arise. Train & audit employees on quality procedures.
• Quality Assurance Develop best practices for handling and preserving pellets during storage. Develop and oversee plans for fulfilling customer requirements. Manage the proper operation and maintenance of equipment key to the preservation of product quality and safety at the plant.
• Special Projects Study the evolution of product from plant to plant in-order to improve and optimize operations. Perform special-projects tests to either investigate the source of quality problems or to study potential quality improvements.
• Leadership Hourly employees will take direction from the quality supervisor related to specification attainment, SOP’s and tramp materials. Lead pre-shift meetings as needed and set direction for facility operations. Perform leader focused observations and instruct employees on proper procedures that fall within SWP’s or standards. Quality supervisor will be available off shift to direct employees on corrective actions and proper procedures related to quality and operations. Lead employees through RCA’s via cause maps to correct downtime and quality specification gaps. Will directly supervise receiving personnel as fill in/back-up to the terminal manager.

Requirements

• At least 4 years' experience in Quality, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity or equivalent education
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at the same time and be able to respond quickly to changing priorities
• Desire to learn quickly and be challenged to take on higher levels of responsibility
• High degree of professionalism and integrity, holding self and other accountable.
• Ability to lead hourly team members and flexibility to work odd hours when required to support plant.
• Prior experience working in a Wood Products or other process-based manufacturing company
• Proficiency with database, project management, and replanting processes
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis methodologies (i.e. hypothesis testing, regression, etc.)
• BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• This position may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis for training or other work-related assignments
• Climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces on an occasional basis up to 100 ft
• Must be able to push, pull and lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Able to frequently walk or stand in addition to the capability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift items above shoulders on an occasional basis.
• Must use required/provided PPE (i.e. safety glasses, hard hat, steel toe boots & hearing protection).
• Other compensation : performance bonus, equity, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• HSA employer contributions
• Paid time off.
• 12 Paid holidays.
• Parental leave
• The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.
• Salary Range
• $32.67
• $34.37 USD
• This position is not eligible for visa support.