Hampton Lumber · 1 week ago
Quality Control Manager- Allendale, SC
Allendale, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHampton Lumber is a family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. The Quality Control Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading all quality systems for the new sawmill, developing quality standards, inspection procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with customer expectations and performance targets.
Business DevelopmentForestry
Responsibilities
Design and implement the mill’s quality control program from the ground up, including inspection points, documentation, and data tracking systems
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for grading, size control, moisture measurement, finished product and package appearance
Work with operations and engineering teams during commissioning to calibrate equipment and validate product specifications
Establish relationships and certification processes with the appropriate grading agency
Train and participate Supervision and mill personnel
Provide hands-on training for production operators to understand quality requirements and their role in meeting them
Build a mill-wide quality culture through communication, visual management, and accountability
Conduct product inspections, monitor recovery and performance, and drive corrective actions as needed
Use statistical data and feedback loops to improve product consistency, recovery, and value yield
Work closely with kiln and planermill personnel to optimize drying and finishing for target moisture, size, and appearance
Lead root cause analyses on defects, off-grade product, or customer complaints, and ensure corrective/preventive measures are sustained
Participate in startup readiness reviews and ramp-up planning with corporate and onsite leadership
Provide input on equipment calibration, optimization parameters, and process control standards
Support startup trials, certification runs, and customer qualification shipments
Maintain documentation to meet agency and customer audit requirements
Track quality KPIs (grade outturn, moisture compliance, trim loss, recovery) and present reports to leadership
Ensure compliance with grading rules, safety standards, and company policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Wood Science, Forestry, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted
Minimum 5 years of lumber quality experience with at least 2 in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Certified Lumber Grader (SPIB or equivalent) required or ability to obtain certification
Proven ability to establish systems, train teams, and drive improvement
Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or data analysis tools
Preferred
Experience participating in or leading a sawmill startup highly desirable
Benefits
Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
Participation in the employee bonus program
Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development
Company
Hampton Lumber
Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, OR.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Randy Schillinger
Chief Executive Officer
Bob Bluhm
Retired Hampton Lumber CFO
Recent News
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2025-04-14
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