Quality Supervisor

at OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. in; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is seeking a Quality Supervisor for our Middle Island, NY plant. You will lead quality auditors, perform internal audits, and coach operations on quality standards to ensure customer specifications are met.

You will drive root-cause analysis, manage non-conforming materials, and supervise a team of Quality technicians across shifts while maintaining records and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in quality field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Statistical background and training helpful.
• Solid understanding of inspection techniques.
• Proficient with inspection tools, gauges and equipment.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and collaborate with internal/external teams.
• Ability to coach and develop others.
• Ability to train others.
• Knowledge of calibration practices.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Internal Audit programs.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• ACI field Technician 1 - Preferred or obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality auditors on daily inspections and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Communicate quality issues with operations and coach on standards.
• Administer root cause analysis and manage non-conforming material.
• Schedule and lead Quality technicians across shifts.
• Maintain quality records and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training on new products and measurement methods.
• Coordinate with warehouse on shipping dates and release criteria.
• Update quality instructions and inspection plans as needed.
• Support plant-wide safety and housekeeping initiatives.

Skills

Quality leadership

Blueprint reading

Statistical knowledge

Inspection techniques

Measurement tools

Team leadership

Coaching

Training others

Calibration

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

MS Office

English proficiency

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gages

Tape measure

Job description

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Regional Quality Manager, the Quality Supervisors' primary responsibilities will be focused on leading the quality auditors on performing daily inspections to ensure the product meet the customer specifications. Perform Internal Audits on all shifts to ensure compliance to ISO 9001 requirements and identify opportunities for improvement. They will be responsible to communicate daily with operations team on quality issues and will coach and direct the operations team on interpreting quality standards.

Job Location

This role is based in our plant in Middle Island, NY.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Manager with disposition of non-conforming product and determining sort criteria.
• Assist Operations with quality concerns during set up, sampling or testing.
• Administer the RCA (root cause analysis) system and manage quarantine product area to ensure timely disposition and control of non-conforming products.
• Lead a team of Quality technicians by directing workload and making sure all shifts are covered.
• Keep up on standards, regulations, issues with respect to product quality.
• Responsible to maintain all quality records.
• Fill in as Quality Tech as needed.
• Provide training to all in-process technicians on new products, measurement methods and equipment.
• Assist Quality Manager with evaluation and investigation of quality issues.
• Communicate with production on quality issues.
• Participate in Quality area growth and development plans.
• Reduce scrap, increase productivity and efficiency in the Quality area.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment through proper 5S and housekeeping.
• Generate reports and records as requested.
• Perform Lead administration tasks such as labor and absence, scheduling training, writing performance evaluations, addressing disciplinary issues, and documenting accordingly.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations on shipping dates and make sure that the product meets customer requirements prior to releasing it for shipment.
• Update work instructions, inspection plans, and other quality department documentation as needed.
• Provide plant- wide support.
• Schedule daily Quality Inspector staff, to include overtime if necessary.
• Participate in plant wide safety effort.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in a quality leadership role.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Statistical background and training helpful.
• Solid understanding of relevant inspection techniques.
• Proficient in the use of inspection tools, gages, and equipment.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and work collaboratively with internal and external teams.
• Ability to coach and develop others.
• Ability to train others.
• Strong knowledge of various inspection equipment such as calibers, micrometers, tape measure, etc.
• Knowledge of calibration practices.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly convey directions to others.
• Ability to gather and present information.
• Ability to exercise judgement and make decisions with limited information.
• Experience using Microsoft office Suite software, exp. Excel, Word etc.
• Good English language verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Internal Audit programs.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• ACI field Technician 1 - Preferred or obtained within 90 days.

Compensation

• Base salary range of 75,000 - 85,000 per year
• Bonus target 5% annually
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affir

EOE/Vet/Disability

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