Quality Supervisor

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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 Fredericksburg, VA.

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.
• Participate/lead plant quality improvement projects.
• 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.
• Attention to detail.
• 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.

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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.