Quality Control Supervisor - Days - Glendale, OR

Since our founding in 1951, Swanson Group has proudly remained a multigenerational, family-owned company. We are committed to fostering a welcome and supportive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. At Swanson Group, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working alongside dedicated employees who share a passion for excellence.

We believe in building a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and long-term success. Explore our current job openings and discover how you can become a valued member of the Swanson Group family today! Position Title: QC Supervisor (Quality Control) Reports To: Plant Manager Department: General Plant Hours per shift: Employee works a minimum 10-hour shift, 5 days a week with overtime expected.

Three 10- minute breaks, and a 30- minute unpaid lunch break. Wage: Salary D.O.E. Position Purpose: Leading and directing a crew of QC technicians. This includes but is not limited to crew meetings, quality checks, product scheduling, coordinating crew meal periods, lock out training, production paperwork and inventory control.

Position Functions: QC Supervisor: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job . Supervise and direct all employees in their daily safety, production, quality and recovery duties. Perform necessary quality checks and constantly monitor production key performance indicators.

Address and correct safety, production, quality and recovery variances as they occur. Provide all production employees with daily, weekly and monthly safety training. Schedule both log processing and lathe to balance the needs of the dryers and lay up line with the available species and grades of logs in the log yard.

Possess skills in root cause analysis and action planning to facilitate continuous improvement in all facets of the operation. Works with the maintenance department to resolve issues and improve processes. Assist the General foreman in completing employee evaluations. Operate all machines and rolling stock safely at production levels.

Complete all administrative duties and recordkeeping as outlined by the plant manager and human resources department. Attend and/or assist plant manager with crew meetings. Lead KPI (Key Performance Indicators) meetings as needed. Non-Essential Functions These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

The worker may be responsible for cleanup activity during down times or between shifts. This activity will consist of removing debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel. The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual Job Descriptions.

Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures. Run machinery when needed and only when you have been fully trained on the machinery. Assist plant manager and supervisors for employee advancement Conduct new employee interviews as needed. Assist data administrator with production and quality paperwork for accuracy.

Coordinate and facilitate all clean up activities during holiday shutdowns and clean up projects as directed by the Plant Manager. Working Environment : (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 10%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F. Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts.

Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None Personal Protective Equipment Required : (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling lumber (4) Approved Footwear.

Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs. Skills : (1) must have excellent hand eye coordination.

Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works with another clean up member with little supervision.

Clean up members must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions. Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy.

(3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training. ENDURANCE Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% Total hours at one time Total hours in a workday SITTING X 1 STANDING X 2 9 WALKING X 2 9 CHANGE POSITIONS X PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box) LIFTING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS >100 LBS Maximum weight lifted by worker without assistance: 50 LBS If required, lifting over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices.

CARRYING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS >100 LBS Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance: 10-50 LBS If required, carrying over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices.

PUSHING/PULLING FORCE TO BE EXCERTED Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS >100 LBS Maximum weight of object pushed/pulled by worker: 50 Lbs. Distance: 4’ Type of surface (i.e.

level, carpet, incline): Level / Incline OTHER Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% BEND/STOOP X TWIST X CROUCH/SQUAT X KNEEL X CRAWL X WALK-LEVEL SURFACE X WALK-UNEVEN SURFACE X CLIMB STEPS X CLIMB LADDER X WORK AT HEIGHTS X REACH AT OR ABOVE SHOULDER X REACH BELOW SHOULDER X USE OF ARMS X USE OF WRISTS X USE OF HANDS X GRASPING/SQUEEZING X OPERATE FOOT CONTROLS X ENVIRONMENT INSIDE: 90% OUTSIDE: 10% TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: YES VIBRATION: NO WORKS ON OR AROUND MOVING MACHINARY OR MECHANICAL PARTS: YES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT BOOTS YES HARDHAT NO GLOVES YES EYE PROTECTION YES HEARING PROTECTION YES OTHER?

The information provided in this job description, including strength and physical requirements, is based on observation of the job and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law .