Supervisor - Quality Control

Kids for the Future; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Career growth

Team culture

Impact across operations

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a dynamic Supervisor - Quality Control to lead QA/QC across SD and WY, overseeing labs, testing programs, and compliance. You’ll drive continuous improvement, mentor technicians, and ensure products meet stringent standards.

Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential for this role. You will collaborate with operations, sales, and product development to deliver high-quality concrete and related materials, ensuring customer satisfaction and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field
• Experience in quality assurance, testing, compliance, or related industries
• Leadership experience across multiple locations is preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control labs and field technicians
• Foster safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure products meet specifications and regulatory standards
• Oversee testing programs, sample mgmt, reporting, and documentation
• Manage certifications and audits (PCI, ACI, AASHTO, NSF 60)
• Lead audits, inspections, and renewal processes
• Serve as technical resource for minerals, aggregates, and concrete
• Direct investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements
• Support R&D through testing and analysis
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and marketing to ensure performance

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Geology, Chemistry, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

ACI/PCI/ASTM certifications

Quality systems audits

Job description

• Location 3811 Universal Dr,Rapid City, SD, 57702,United States
• Base Pay $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 / Year
• Job Category 44078 Supervisory
• Employee Type Exempt

Supervisor - Quality Control

About the Role

Are you a technical leader who is passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and helping teams achieve excellence? We are seeking a Supervisor - Quality Control to lead our quality assurance and testing programs across South Dakota and Northern Wyoming.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring our industrial minerals, construction aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and precast concrete products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and compliance. As the leader of our quality team, you will oversee laboratory operations, support technical problem-solving, guide certification and regulatory compliance efforts, and collaborate with operations, sales, and product development teams to deliver exceptional products and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and a passion for building high-performing teams.

What We Offer

Our benefits package may include:

• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• A collaborative and team-oriented culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple operations and product lines

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who can combine technical knowledge, operational insight, and people leadership to drive quality excellence throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Geology, Chemistry, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in quality assurance, technical services, compliance, operations, or sales within the industrial minerals, aggregates, concrete, construction materials, or related industries
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably supporting multiple locations or teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Professional certifications such as ACI, PCI, ASTM, or similar credentials preferred
• Hands-on experience with materials testing, quality control programs, laboratory operations, or field-testing environments

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Passion for safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical professionals
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience managing quality systems, audits, and certification programs
• Ability to collaborate effectively across operations, sales, engineering, and leadership teams
• Strong decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer and product outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality control laboratories and a team of laboratory and field technicians
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Oversee testing programs, sample management, reporting, and quality documentation
• Manage compliance with certification programs including PCI, ACI, AASHTO, NSF 60, and customer-specific requirements
• Lead certification audits, regulatory inspections, and renewal processes
• Serve as the company's primary technical resource for industrial minerals, aggregates, and concrete performance
• Direct technical investigations, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives
• Support research and development efforts through testing, analysis, and technical expertise
• Partner with operations, sales, and marketing teams to ensure product performance and customer satisfaction

This is an opportunity to join a respected organization where technical expertise is valued, leadership is encouraged, and your work directly contributes to the success of our operations and customers. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and building high-performing teams, we'd like to hear from you.