Career Opportunity in Bellingham!
Mt Baker Products, established in 1949, has a proud national reputation for custom quality decorative plywood. Our responsibly produced panels are used for architectural grade interior design and furniture in homes and commercial projects across the country. We are pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Quality Control Manager at our location on the waterfront in Bellingham, Washington.
Job Summary: The Quality Control Manager (QCM) will set and monitor product standards and examine samples of finished products to ensure they are of prescribed quality. The QCM understands the customer's needs and requirements and coordinates employee efforts and communications between management and the production teams.
Work Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm, Mon-Fri
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and industry best practices.
Monitor the production run to make sure that it stays on schedule and correct any problems that may arise.
Inspect materials, products and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Identify any deviations from quality standards and seek to uncover patterns and root causes of quality deficiencies; provide insights for quality improvements.
Inspect the final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approve or reject the final product.
Develop and maintain a strong product knowledge base (species, grades, etc.).
Conduct supplier audits to evaluate the quality of materials, components and services procured from external vendors.
Provide hands-on support to the team, assisting with set-up, troubleshooting and process improvement.
Qualifications
Strong observational, analytical and creative problem-solving skills are required.
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook).
Work Environment
Position works both in an office and in a manufacturing environment. Will be exposed to occupational hazards, including, but not limited to, high noise levels, dust particles, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, extremes of hot and cold temperatures, exhaust fumes and steam. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, masks, and appropriate footwear.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, use a computer keyboard, read a computer screen, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, climb and balance, and occasionally kneel, stoop, crawl, and lift/move up to 50 pounds. Employee will be required to climb ladders, work from raised platforms and in confined spaces, and operate heavy equipment, including industrial vehicles, such as forklifts.
Why Join Our Team?
We offer an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision health plans, paid time off and holidays, and 401k and life insurance programs.
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person in Bellingham, WA 98225
Relocate before starting work (Required)
How to Apply
Apply online or visit our office at 2929 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, WA to complete an application during business hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri.
A cover letter included with your resume/application is appreciated!