Quality Supervisor - The D S Brown Company

The Opportunity

Founded in 1890, The D.S. Brown Company, a Gibraltar Industries Company, is a world-wide leader and supplier of engineered products to the bridge and highway industry. Headquartered in North Baltimore, Ohio, the Company actively sells to bridge and pavement contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction product distributors. The D.S. Brown Company prides itself on its quality workforce and its reputable products. Check us out at www.dsbrown.com and become part of our awesome team!

Who we're looking for

All your life, you've been a thinker - a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.

At Gibraltar, we're solving big problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, changing lives with smarter products and services in agtech, renewable energy and residential products that will shape a better future for people and the planet. So we're looking for more than great talent, we're looking for good people with a unique point of view - creators ready to tackle our most important challenges.

If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Leads the internal Quality Inspectors to ensure all required tests and inspections are completed and properly documented.
• Coordinates with outside inspector to ensure all third-party inspection are completed on time.
• Completes the Quality Review Checklist for new projects.
• Documents all product nonconformances.
• Works with production staff and/or Purchasing to identify the root causes of nonconformance.
• Creates procedures needed for production, including repair procedures and weld procedures. Submits these procedures for approval to the appropriate regulatory agency as required.
• Weld PQR (Procedure Qualification Record) and relevant testing.
• Assists in welder qualification as needed.,
• Creates and submits paint plans for approval.
• Familiar with lab testing procedures.
• Familiar with the bearing test press and associated specifications as necessary and can train new inspectors to run the equipment.
• Ensures all measuring equipment is calibrated and calibrations stay up-to-date.
• Review and approves timecards of internal Quality Inspectors

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Secondary Accountabilities

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individual may perform other duties as assigned, to include working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Employee(s)/Group/Department Supervised: Quality Inspectors and Test Press Operators

What we need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education/Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities as indicated below)

Degree: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required Major: N/A

Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 Area: Quality

Competencies/Technical Skills (Skills and competencies listed below are indicative of those required to successfully complete the job accountabilities)

Core Competencies:

Familiarity with Quality Measuring Tools and Equipment (tape measure/micrometers/calipers; weld, durometer, and dry film thickness (DFT) gages, etc.); Strong Math Skills; Excellent Writing Skills, Root Cause Analysis; Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Results Orientation; Personal Credibility; Effective Communication with Management Group, Peers, Customers, and Regulatory Agencies.

Organizational Competencies:

Taking Initiative; Developing Others; Influencing Others

Additional Position Competencies (max 4):

• Understanding of bearing test press processes and procedures
• Up-to-date on DOT prequalification and inspection requirements
• Up-to-date on AISC/NTPEP requirements
• Maintenance of the Quality Manual

Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Agile/Product Management Software, Oracle

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Weld Inspector
• NACE Certification
• Nondestructive Testing Methods (UT & MT)

Physical Requirements (Approximate time spent to be included in physical demands such as walking, or bending, specific lifting requirements (lbs.), and/or other requirements such as vision or hearing)

Most of the time spent sitting and walking. May be situations which require up to 40 pounds of lifting. Must be able to bend periodically. Must be able to see and hear.

Work Conditions

Environment: Office and Production Travel:
Special Work Conditions: Production environment may be dirty and noisy.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.