Quality Control Supervisor

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La Grande, OR, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise QC operations in a particleboard plant, oversee production and sanding processes, perform lab testing (physical properties, wet chemistry), enforce safety and environmental compliance, manage hourly QC crew, troubleshoot quality issues, and coordinate with production, maintenance, shipping, and purchasing to ensure consistent, safe, high-quality output.
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Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

A Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for safely organizing their job duties to achieve the production and finishing needs of the Particleboard Plant. The QC Coordinator helps with quality issues on both production lines and the sanding department to ensure a quality product. The QC Coordinator reports directly to the Technical Director and interacts with the Production Superintendent, Safety Coordinator, Shipping Superintendent, Maintenance Department, Purchasing Agent, and hourly employees to provide for an efficient and safe plant operation. Perform all Lab duties safely; including Physical Properties testing, Wet Chemistry, Outdoor duties, etc. Direct supervision of their assigned hourly crew while covering the shift supervisor to ensure safe manufacturing of the maximum amount of particleboard safely at a consistent high quality standard, with a minimum of costs, and with increased productivity per worker hour. Oversees general operation of the production and finishing processes with a major focus on compliance with respect to employee safety (lockout procedures, confined space SOP's, etc.) and environmental rules.

Qualifications

- A college degree in Wood Science is desired.
- Experience in wood products manufacturing with supervisor/leadership capabilities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

Skills Required

  • Experience in wood products manufacturing with supervisor/leadership capabilities
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • College degree in Wood Science
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The Company
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1897

What We Do

Kronospan is a global manufacturer and distributor of wood‑based panels and value‑added products — including particleboard, MDF, OSB, laminate flooring, melamine‑faced boards and resins — supplying furniture, interior design and construction markets worldwide. Founded in 1897, the group operates many production sites across multiple countries and emphasizes sustainable use of wood residues and resource‑efficient manufacturing.

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