QC Supervisor II

The Quality Control Supervisor provides technical and administrative leadership for Quality Control activities across the Willamette Region. The position is responsible for maintaining an effective Quality Management System and ensuring accurate, timely, unbiased, and traceable testing and reporting.

The Manager works closely with Production, Operations, Technical Services, customers, and agencies while maintaining QC technical independence and supporting clear ownership of production decisions and outcomes.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and develop QC personnel, laboratories, field testing, and related activities.
• Maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System.
• Ensure sampling, testing, recording, review, and reporting are performed accurately by qualified personnel using approved methods.
• Protect the accuracy, integrity, and independence of QC data and reporting.
• Communicate results, trends, and technical concerns clearly and promptly.
• Support Production and Operations with reliable data, technical knowledge, coaching, and verification while maintaining clear ownership and accountability.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop QC personnel while sharing expertise and building depth within the department.
• Oversee required certifications, laboratory equipment, calibrations, audits, proficiency testing, and quality records.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams, customers, agencies, and vendors.
• Identify risks, ask good questions, and help find practical solutions without becoming a bottleneck or unnecessarily assuming ownership of others' responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five or more years of relevant experience in construction materials, Quality Control, materials testing, production, Technical Services, or a related field.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, concrete, specifications, and materials testing, or demonstrated ability to develop that knowledge.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and develop others.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 971-284-3959 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans:

Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our QC Manager position:

Army:

• Ordnance Quality Assurance / Safety Observer
• Aviation Ordnance Officer / Quality Assurance Representative Airborne
• Petroleum Quality Assurance and Additization Specialist
• Collateral Duty Inspector
• Aviation Precision Measurement Equipment (PME) Calibration/Repair Technician

Coast Guard:

• Boatswain’s Mate
• Maritime Enforcement Specialist
• Information Systems Technician
• Machinery Technician
• Damage Controlman
• Naval Engineer or Civil Engineer

Navy:

• Boatswain’s Mate
• Electrician’s Mate
• Hull Maintenance Technician
• Mechanic
• Engineman
• Aviation Maintenance Technicians
• Nuclear Engineer
• Division Officer / Department Heads
• Logistics and Supply Chain Ratings

Marines:

• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Quality Control Specialist
• Quality Control Inspector
• Quality Control Technician
• Quality Control Supervisor
• Quality Control Manager

Air Fours:

• Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
• Aerospace Propulsion
• Aircraft Structural
• Fleet Management & Analysis