Quailty & Enviromental Supervisor

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia's market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

The Quality & Environmental Supervisor is responsible for overseeing site quality assurance activities and environmental reporting support for the McIntyre plant. This position ensures that finished products meet customer specifications and plant operations comply with applicable environmental and company requirements. This role is designed for a smaller mineral processing operation where laboratory testing is performed by laboratory personnel and production sample collection is performed by operations personnel. The Supervisor focuses on quality system oversight, data review, product certification, raw material management, and environmental reporting support.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Quality Management

• Oversee site quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Review laboratory test results for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Generate and issue Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customer shipments.
• Maintain quality records, testing documentation, and product traceability.
• Monitor product specifications and investigate quality deviations or customer complaints.
• Coordinate with operations personnel regarding process adjustments necessary to maintain product quality.
• Establish raw clay blending requirements based on iron content and other product specifications.
• Coordinate raw clay sourcing and ordering from designated mine sites.
• Evaluate incoming raw materials and ensure compliance with plant quality standards.
• Work with production and laboratory personnel to optimize blend consistency and product performance.
• Maintain calibration and verification records for quality-related equipment as required.
• Support internal and external audits related to quality systems.

Environmental Compliance

Safety and regulatory compliance are shared responsibilities of all employees, supervisors, and management personnel.

• Maintain SDS records, hazard communication documentation, and chemical inventory records.
• Support development and maintenance of emergency response plans and preparedness activities.

• Coordinate required environmental reporting and maintain environmental compliance documentation.
• Assist with dust control, housekeeping, exposure monitoring, and other health and safety initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a site resource for compliance questions, and regulatory requirements.

• Support emergency response and incident communication procedures.

Administrative & Coordination Duties

• Maintain organized records and electronic filing systems for quality, MSHA, environmental, and security documentation.
• Prepare reports and summaries for plant management and corporate support teams.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, laboratory personnel, vendors, and corporate resources to support plant objectives.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality, safety, environmental compliance, housekeeping, and operational efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in a technical, environmental, safety, engineering, chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent industrial or mining experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations, workplace examinations, training requirements, and compliance documentation preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, laboratory data review, and product specification management.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting requirements and industrial safety programs preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and plant reporting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small-site environment.

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage-guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success-ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules
• Build high-performing work teams
• Focus on customers
• Demonstrate a growth mindset
• Do the right thing, always

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality, and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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