Quality Control Supervisor

LaPrairie Group of Companies

moran, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Development, Business Growth, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Geological Engineering, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Management, Laboratory Systems, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Material Science, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Mining Engineering, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Product Testing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Safety/Work Safety, Specimens/Samples, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistical Process Control, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Test Requirements, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
moran, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

CSI Sands N.E. operates state of the art sand processing facilities that enable manufacturing and refinement of proppant and construction aggregates in Brevort MI Buffalo NY Cleveland OH and Thunder Bay Ontario.We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Control Supervisor to lead and manage quality assurance processes at our silica sand operation in Brevort Michigan. This role is critical in ensuring that our products consistently meet customer specifications and industry standards through effective oversight of blending sampling analysis and reporting functions. The position also plays a key role in maintaining quality management systems and providing technical guidance to operations to optimize product output.Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Quality OversightSupervise and coordinate the daily blending sampling laboratory analysis and reporting of production and quality results.Ensure timely communication of quality performance metrics to operations and management teams.Quality Management SystemsOversee the implementation and continuous improvement of site-wide quality management systems.Ensure compliance with relevant internal and external quality standards including environmental and customer-specific requirements.SOP Development and ComplianceDevelop review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures SOPs for all quality control and laboratory activities.Train and mentor team members to ensure consistent application of procedures and adherence to safety and quality protocols.Customer LiaisonWork with the VP Business Development and CSI Sands NE management as needed to build customer relationships from Brevort.Serve as a point of contact for customers regarding product specifications testing requirements and quality concerns.Coordinate responses to customer quality complaints or inquiries including investigation and corrective action as needed.Operational CollaborationWork with the Operations Manager vendors consultants and operations teams in relation to optimum screen configurations process adjustments and plant operating parameters to ensure consistent delivery of sand product specifications.Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.Other Technical SupportAt the request of the Operations Manager andor General Manager provide technical support to other sand processing sites in Ohio and New York states. Qualifications and ExperienceDegree or diploma in Civil Engineering geology materials science mining process engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.Minimum 3-5 years of quality control or laboratory experience in mining aggregates or industrial minerals experience in silica sand preferred.Demonstrated competency in developing SOPs and QMS processes.Strong understanding of particle size analysis blending methodologies and screening technology.Excellent analytical communication and organizational skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and laboratory information systems LIMS experience with statistical process control SPC is an asset.Work Environment and ConditionsThis role is based on-site at our mining and processing facility in northern Michigan which typically operates between March and October. During non-operational periods other technical tasks will be assigned by the Operations ManagerRequires regular interaction with production and maintenance teams in both plant and field environments.May involve travel to other sand processing sites in Ohio and New York states to provide technical assistance and occasional travel to customer sites or corporate meetings.Why Join UsWe offer competitive compensation benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing industrial minerals business. Youll work in a team-oriented culture focused on safety quality and continuous improvement.We encourage all who are qualified and interested to apply in confidence however only those in consideration will be contacted.

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LaPrairie Group of Companies